Embark on a culinary adventure with this tantalizing couscous dish, a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate. This delectable recipe blends the wholesome goodness of couscous with the vibrant sweetness of dried apricots and the nutty crunch of pistachios, creating a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and refreshing. As you savor each bite, the delicate spices of cumin and coriander dance on your tongue, adding a touch of warmth and depth.
This recipe offers two delightful variations to cater to your preferences. The first variation incorporates succulent chunks of roasted butternut squash, adding a velvety sweetness and a pop of color to the dish. This hearty and nutritious combination is perfect for a wholesome and comforting meal. The second variation introduces a burst of freshness with crisp and juicy cucumber, providing a refreshing contrast to the warm spices. Both variations are equally enticing and offer a unique culinary experience.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND APRICOTS
This recipe was adapted from Veganomics: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook. They write that it is Turkish inspired and suggest serving it with grilled vegetables or sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and/or red pepper. It sounds good to me, but I love cardamom and cinnamon. Thank you Citruholic and LA Kate for your helpful reviews! Use Veggie broth if you prefer.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Turkish
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place the garlic and oil in the pan and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the couscous, raise the heat to medium, and stir constantly for 4 minutes; the couscous should start to toast-- add the cinnamon stick, cumin, cardamom, pepper, and salt to toast a bit-KEEP stirring for another one to two minutes.
- Add broth and lime zest.
- Raise the heat and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat again to as low as possible and cover.
- In about 10 minutes, most of broth should have been absorbed.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the mint, and the apricots, pistachios, and lime juice.
- Stir, cover again, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- At this point, the broth should be thoroughly absorbed.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, fluff the couscous with a fork, garnish with the remaining mint, and serve.
COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS
Categories Fruit Nut Side Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Lunch Apricot Tree Nut Pistachio Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl. Add boiling liquid. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS WITH DRIED FRUIT
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the raisins, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the couscous to the saucepan, along with the 2 cups of boiling water and the salt. Stir once with a fork, cover tightly, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork before serving to fluff the couscous and combine the other ingredients. (This recipe can be made up to a day ahead and reheated over very low heat or in a microwave oven.)
COUSCOUS WITH PISTACHIOS, APRICOTS AND CRANBERRIES
This simple shallot vinaigrette over couscous is delicious served either warm or at room temperature for a favorite side dish or vegetarian main dish made straight from simple pantry staples.
Provided by Heidi
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Fluff the couscous and add it to a large bowl with the chopped fruit, pistachios and mint. To a small mason jar, add the olive oil, shallots, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a few pinches of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Shake the dressing well and add more honey and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the coucous mixture, and stir to combine. The salad can be eaten warm or cold. If cold, allow 1-2 hours up to overnight in the refrigerator for the flavors to meld.
COUSCOUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND APRICOTS
A Moroccan-inspired couscous side with pistachios and dried apricots
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Salad Side Dish Quick and Easy
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak chopped onion in lemon juice: Place the chopped onion in a small bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the onions, set aside and let the onions soak in the lemon juice.
- Toast pistachios: Toast the pistachios in a small pan on medium-high heat until lightly browned and fragrant. (Take care when toasting nuts, they can burn quickly if you don't pay attention!) Remove from heat and place into a small bowl to cool.
- Cook the couscous: Put 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of salt to the water. Once the salt dissolves, stir in the couscous, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Move the pot off the hot burner and let the couscous steam, covered, for 5-6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 406 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize Serves 4-6 as a side dish, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
APRICOT COUSCOUS
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.
COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS, CURRANTS, AND PISTACHIOS
Steps:
- In each of two 3-quart saucepans bring half of water, oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and apricots to a boil. Stir 1 box couscous into each pan and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to 2 shallow baking pans to cool as quickly as possible. Cool couscous completely and with your fingers break up any large lumps. Couscous may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring couscous to room temperature before proceeding.
- Fluff couscous with fork again and stir in currants, pistachios, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND PRESERVED LEMON
While summer is still with us, you can serve any vegetable-laden dishes you've been enjoying all season alongside your meat. Or for something different, I offer a couscous and dried apricot salad dressed with preserved lemon and plenty of herbs. If you can't find any preserved lemons, and can spare a few weeks, here's a recipe to make them yourself.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Lightly crush them using a mortar and a pestle (or use the flat side of a heavy knife and a cutting board). Add to a bowl with the warm couscous, vinegar, salt and pepper and toss well. When the couscous is cool, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice or oil if needed. Garnish with pistachio nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 126 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS, CURRANTS, AND PISTACHIOS
From an old Gourmet magazine, this dish serves 16 but can be cut in half to make a family side dish that will last for leftovers!
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In each of two 3-quart saucepans bring half of water, oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and apricots to a boil. Stir 1 box couscous into each pan and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to 2 shallow baking pans to cool as quickly as possible. Cool couscous completely and with your fingers break up any large lumps. Couscous may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring couscous to room temperature before proceeding.
- Fluff couscous with fork again and stir in currants, pistachios, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 367.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.2
Tips:
- Soaking the dried apricots in hot water before using helps to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
- Toasting the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch to the dish.
- Use a light olive oil or vegetable oil for the dressing to avoid overpowering the delicate flavors of the couscous, apricots, and pistachios.
- Season the couscous with salt and pepper to taste, and add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of brightness.
- Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional pistachios and fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro.
Conclusion:
This vegan couscous salad with dried apricots and pistachios is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is also very easy to make. The couscous is cooked in a flavorful broth, and then it is tossed with dried apricots, pistachios, and a tangy dressing. This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous, and it is also a healthy and delicious option for a packed lunch or potluck.
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