**Aromatic and Flavorful: Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice**
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable couscous dish, an explosion of taste and color that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish serves as the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, stews, or as a light and refreshing main course. Prepared with wholesome couscous, fresh cilantro, zesty lemon juice, and a symphony of Mediterranean spices, this dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. The addition of crisp vegetables like cucumber and bell pepper adds a refreshing crunch, while the tangy lemon-cilantro dressing elevates the dish to new heights.
In addition to the classic couscous recipe, we offer a tantalizing array of variations to suit diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with our innovative recipes, which include a delightful combination of herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients. From the smoky and aromatic cumin-spiced couscous to the vibrant and spicy harissa couscous, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and flavorful main course or a meat lover looking for a delectable side dish, our couscous recipes have something for everyone.
LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE
This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Side Dish
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
- Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
- Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE
This easy and simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley. For added flavor use broth for the water.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Moroccan
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
- Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve.
OUR FAVORITE LEMON HERB COUSCOUS SALAD
We love this light couscous salad - it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or Adam's favorite, shrimp! With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts and raisins, this is certainly one of our favorites. You can even make it ahead of time. See the notes section below for our tips.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield Makes approximately 8 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
- While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.
- Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, walnuts and raisins. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed. Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 219, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg
LEMON AND CILANTRO COUSCOUS
This simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
- 2. Add broth, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
- 3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
LEMON COUSCOUS
This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.
Provided by redveeder
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN AND MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Chicken Low Cal High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For couscous:
- Bring chicken broth, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin to boil in heavy large saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Scatter raisins over, cover, and let stand until couscous softens, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork, breaking up any lumps with fingertips. Transfer couscous to large bowl. Add cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, green beans, and lemon peel. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to couscous; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- For chicken:
- Place 2 1/2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag, releasing any excess air; turn several times to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Alternatively, chill 1 to 3 hours and bring to room temperature before continuing.
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Transfer chicken from bag to barbecue with some marinade still clinging and grill until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter and let rest 10 minutes. Stir 3/4 cup chopped cilantro into couscous. Sprinkle almonds over, if desired. Drizzle chicken with oil, sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup chopped cilantro over, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with couscous.
COUSCOUS WITH HERBS AND LEMON
Categories Citrus Herb Side Picnic Quick & Easy Mint Summer Couscous Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat. Let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
CILANTRO TABOULI
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
- Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
COUSCOUS WITH CARROT AND CILANTRO
This herbed couscous dish is ready to go in 10 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, couscous, and carrot; cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Gently stir in cilantro and oil; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g
COUSCOUS WITH HERBS AND LEMON
A typical North African dish, made delicious with parsley, mint, basil and lemon! A great side to meat dishes. Adapted from Gourmet magazine(July/2003). Due to some reviews I have updated the recipe, adding more garlic and lemon juice.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat. Let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
- For vegetarian do not use Chicken Broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and lemon juice. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you don't have lemon juice, you can use lime juice instead. Lime juice has a slightly more tart flavor, so you may want to use a little less of it than lemon juice.
- If you want a more flavorful couscous, you can add some chopped vegetables, such as diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or onions.
- You can also add some cooked protein to the couscous, such as grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
- Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
This couscous with fresh cilantro and lemon juice is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this couscous is sure to be a hit.
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