**Couscous with Grilled Vegetables: A Flavorful and Healthy Meal**
Couscous with grilled vegetables is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the fluffy texture of couscous with the smoky flavors of grilled vegetables. This versatile dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a salad. It's a great option for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, and it's packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This recipe features a variety of grilled vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, all tossed with a flavorful dressing. The couscous is cooked in a flavorful broth, and then combined with the grilled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is a colorful and delicious dish that's perfect for any occasion. This article also includes a recipe for a simple and refreshing cucumber salad, which pairs perfectly with the couscous and grilled vegetables. Whether you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal or a side dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy.
GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 1 small leek (halved lengthwise, dark green top discarded) and 8 ounces torn oyster mushrooms with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, flipping, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Slice the leeks and the mushrooms. Cook 1 cup couscous as the label directs; fluff with a fork. Stir in the grilled vegetables and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Top with toasted sliced almonds.
GRILLED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES WITH PEARL COUSCOUS
Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar
Categories Cheese Garlic Herb Onion Shellfish Vegetable Lunch Shrimp Summer Grill/Barbecue Couscous Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, oregano, thyme, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until salt is dissolved. Add 1/3 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking until vinaigrette is combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wide 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast couscous, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and pale golden, 3 to 5 minutes. While couscous toasts, stir together broth, water, and saffron in a large glass measure. Add to couscous with 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and couscous is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir vinaigrette to combine, then stir 2 tablespoons into couscous and let stand, uncovered, at room temperature.
- Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
- Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and thread 4 or 5 shrimp onto each skewer (don't crowd, or shrimp won't cook evenly).
- Peel onions and trim root ends slightly, leaving ends intact, then halve lengthwise and cut halves lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide wedges. Insert 1 wooden pick through each wedge to hold layers together while grilling, then put onions in a large bowl with zucchini. Toss vegetables with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Grill shrimp skewers on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with tongs, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes total. Transfer shrimp, discarding skewers, to a clean bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
- Grill vegetables on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until just tender, about 5 minutes, transferring to bowl as grilled. Remove and discard picks from onions. Drizzle vegetables with remaining vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Spoon couscous onto a large platter or shallow serving bowl. Arrange shrimp and vegetables on top of couscous and sprinkle with feta. Serve warm or at room temperature.
GRILLED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
This could be a side dish to grilled meat, a light lunch, or a vegetarian main dish. Recipe is from Light and Tasty's June/July 2005 issue.
Provided by A Messy Cook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spritz vegetables with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before preparing grill for indirect heat.
- Arrange veggies on grill rack over indirect heat.
- Grill, covered, over medium indirect heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Bring broth to boil in a saucepan and stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for five minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Cut grilled veggies into ½ inch pieces.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and add vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Toss until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 417.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.8
COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND LOADS OF HERBS
This couscous recipe is quite different from the norm because instead of boiling or steaming the couscous you just feed it from ray with a really tasty dressing. This means it keeps a slight bite which I think is mote interesting for salad.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the couscous in a bowl with the cold water. This will start to soften the couscous and you will see the water disappear as its soaks in. While the couscous is softening, we need to blacken the peppers. I do this by placing the peppers directly on the naked flame of my gas burner. If you don't have gas, then blacken under the grill. Both ways you need to blacken the peppers on all sides, so turn when need be. When fully blackened, place in a sandwich bag, wrap in plastic wrap or cover in a bowl for 5 minutes until cool. This will steam the skins and make peeling and deseeding easier. Remove the skins and seeds and roughly chop. On a very hot ridged grill pan, lightly char the asparagus and patty pans on both sides then toss them into the bowl of couscous with the peppers, spring onions, chilies and torn or chopped herbs. Mix well. Add the olive oil and lemon juice dressing and toss well. Finally, taste and season with salt and pepper and a couple of dribbles of red wine vinegar for a slight twang. It's a beautiful thing.
- Mix together all the ingredients
ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES
Try serving this Israeli couscous salad with grilled summer vegetables alongside crisp sautéed soft-shell crabs-both recipes from chef Alfred Portale-for a delicious summer meal your whole family will enjoy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. Season zucchini, squash, eggplant, onion, and red pepper with salt and pepper. Lightly brush vegetables with oil.
- Place zucchini and squash on grill pan and cook, turning once, 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Place eggplant on grill pan and cook, turning once, until nicely caramelized and tender, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate with zucchini and squash. Place onion on grill pan and cook, turning once, 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate with zucchini, squash, and eggplant.
- Place red pepper on grill and cook until all sides are charred, about 10 minutes. Place the pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pepper from bowl and peel using a paring knife. Cut pepper in half, remove stem and discard seeds; transfer pepper to plate with zucchini, squash, eggplant, and onion.
- Cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces; set aside.
- Bring a large pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and return to a boil. Add couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and place couscous in a large serving bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, and basil; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and sumac powder. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over couscous salad and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES
Make and share this Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and garlic, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour 1/2 the marinade over the vegetables and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill.
- Remove the vegetables from the marinade and grill the vegetables until just cooked through.
- Cut the zucchini and peppers into 1/2-inch pieces, cut the tomatoes in half.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
- Cover the couscous with the hot stock and bring to a boil; cook until al dente and drain well.
- Place in a large serving bowl, add the grilled vegetables and herbs and toss with the remaining vinaigrette.
- Serve at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use the right couscous. There are three main types of couscous: Moroccan, Israeli, and Lebanese. For this recipe, Moroccan couscous is the best choice because it is the smallest and cooks the quickest.
- Rinse the couscous before cooking. This helps to remove any excess starch and prevents the couscous from sticking together.
- Use a fork to fluff the couscous after cooking. This helps to separate the grains and make the couscous light and fluffy.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Grilled vegetables should be slightly charred and tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Season the vegetables generously. Grilled vegetables can handle a lot of flavor, so don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs, spices, and olive oil.
- Serve the couscous with grilled vegetables immediately. This is when the couscous and vegetables are at their best.
Conclusion:
This recipe for couscous with grilled vegetables is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this North African grain. The couscous is light and fluffy, while the grilled vegetables are flavorful and slightly charred. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. Whether you're a fan of couscous or just looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy grilled vegetables, this recipe is sure to please.
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