Best 10 Couscous With Golden Raisins Pine Nuts And Green Onions Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of couscous, golden raisins, pine nuts, and green onions. This culinary masterpiece blends the vibrant flavors of North African cuisine with the wholesome goodness of whole grains. Savor the nutty aroma of toasted pine nuts, the delicate sweetness of golden raisins, and the refreshing bite of green onions, all harmoniously combined with tender, fluffy couscous. Dive into a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this delectable dish. From a refreshing salad brimming with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing to a comforting warm bowl of couscous pilaf, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Discover the art of preparing couscous with ease, using simple, wholesome ingredients that transform into extraordinary meals. Embark on a culinary adventure with these enticing recipes, and let your taste buds dance with delight.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS WITH SCALLIONS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the oil and chicken broth or water, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the scallions and couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • When the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it with a fork, and add the parsley, if using, and salt and pepper. Serve warm.

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raisin     Pine Nut     Summer     Couscous     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain couscous (about 15 ounces)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted
7 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bring broth and salt to boil in heavy large pot; turn off heat. Immediately mix in couscous and raisins. Cover and let stand until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in nuts, green onions, and butter. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND MINT



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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This easy Moroccan couscous recipe with raisins and pinenuts is a fast, flavorful, versatile side dish to serve with chicken or lamb.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts (or swap pistachios or slivered almonds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (use coconut oil or vegan butter to make vegan)
1 small shallot (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (use the good stuff here!)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pine nuts in a single layer on an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until fragrant and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Keep an eye on them and DO NOT WALK AWAY during the last few minutes to make sure those precious pine nuts do not burn. Immediately transfer them to a bowl to stop their cooking and to make sure the hot pan doesn't burn them once they are out of the oven.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper, and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. As soon as the liquid begins to boil, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • With a fork, fluff up the couscous. Add the raisins, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and toasted pine nuts to the pot, then stir the ingredients together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

COUSCOUS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Israeli couscous has larger granules and a chewier texture than the regular variety; look for it at health-food stores, Middle Eastern shops, and many supermarkets. Serve with Shrimp in Saffron Broth from "Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup golden raisins
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-high. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the water and raisins; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until couscous is tender and has absorbed the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and stir in butter before serving.

GOLDEN COUSCOUS



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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     Almond     Summer     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups low-salt chicken broth
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups couscous (about 1 pound)
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep hot. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and light golden, about 8 minutes. Add turmeric and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add couscous; stir until coated with onion mixture. Mix in hot broth. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mound on platter. Sprinkle with almonds.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS



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Make and share this Moroccan Couscous With Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark seedless raisins
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, raisins and butter; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
  • Add pine nuts, then cover.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff couscous and place in a serving bowl.

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS, PINE NUTS, AND CAPERS



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Categories     Nut

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, raisins, and salt to a boil. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until golden brown. Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in onions, pine nuts, and capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

- For perfectly fluffy couscous, use a 1:1 ratio of couscous to liquid. - Toasting the pine nuts enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the dish. - Plump the golden raisins in warm water before adding them to the couscous. This will rehydrate them and make them extra juicy. - Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste. - Experiment with different dried fruits and nuts to create your own unique couscous salad.

Conclusion:

This couscous salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of fluffy couscous, sweet golden raisins, crunchy pine nuts, and refreshing green onions. The salad is also very easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this couscous salad a try!

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