Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable couscous with vegetables. This versatile dish, a staple in North African cuisine, is a symphony of textures and colors. Tender couscous grains pair harmoniously with an array of crisp vegetables, creating a hearty and nutritious meal. Delight in the sweetness of roasted red peppers, the subtle bitterness of broccoli, and the earthy notes of zucchini, all complemented by the aromatic embrace of garlic, cumin, and paprika. Savor the vibrant green of peas and the delicate crunch of carrots, adding vibrancy and freshness to each bite. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as a refreshing salad. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our collection of couscous with vegetable recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and wholesome dish.
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VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
This easy one-pot Vegetable Couscous recipe is loaded with highly nutritious vegetables amongst other ingredients. It's Fluffy, fragrant, and tasty with a kiss of warm flavors.
Provided by Lola Osinkolu
Categories Lunch/Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oil in a pan and stir fry the onions, bell peppers, and carrots in the oil for about 5 minutes
- Stir in the crushed peppers, peas, raisins and cinnamon and season with salt, black pepper Tumeric and cinnamon
- Add the broth and bring to a boil
- Stir in the couscous cover immediately, turn off the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes
- Fluff with a fork and sprinkle the parsley over it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 347 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SEVEN-VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the stew: Put the garlic, turnips, onion, carrot, fennel, raisins, ginger, salt, cumin, paprika, sugar, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon in a large soup pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are somewhat soft, about 10 minutes. Halve and seed the butternut squash and cut it into wedges. Tie parsley sprigs together with kitchen string. Add squash, zucchini, chickpeas, and parsley sprigs to the pot. Using your fingers and working over the pot, tear the tomatoes into big pieces and add them to the pot with their juices. Simmer the stew, covered, until it is slightly thick and fragrant, and the vegetables are fork tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. (You can test the vegetables a bit sooner, remove them as soon as they are tender, and return them to the pot when you are ready to serve. All the vegetables should be tender enough to cut with the side of a fork, but still hold their shapes.) Remove cinnamon sticks.
- For the couscous: Bring water to a boil with the butter and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is plump, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
- To serve, spread the couscous over a large serving platter and, using a slotted spoon, mound the vegetables in the center. Pour some of the broth over the vegetables and sprinkle with the almonds. Pass the remaining broth and the harissa, if desired, at the
- table.
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Looking for a different way to serve vegetables? These tiny pasta granules act like a magnet, pulling together the flavors of the chicken broth and vitamin-rich veggies. Carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini add fresh crunch and bright color.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES
"This hearty side is almost a meal in itself," says Kathy Herrala of Martinez, California. She grills garden-fresh vegetables, then adds them to couscous for an appealing dinner accompaniment.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spritz vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Arrange vegetables over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Let stand until cool enough to handle., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Cut grilled vegetables into 1/2-in. pieces. Fluff couscous with a fork. Add the vegetables, green onions, lemon juice, thyme and remaining salt and pepper; toss until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES
This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.
Provided by Aunt Cookie
Categories Onions
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
- After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
- Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Add seasonings and stir.
- To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2
COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Soak the couscous in cold water for 10 minutes to loosen the grains. Then steam over a saucepan of boiling water or stock for a further 5 minutes. This prevents the couscous from getting sticky and lumpy.
- Meanwhile burn the outside of the pepper over a naked gas flame. When the skin is black place pepper into plastic bag and seal. Rub from the outside to remove all the pepper skin.
- Roast the aubergine and zucchini in a preheated 220 degrees F oven.
- When all vegetables are ready finely chop them up and mix into the couscous. Add salt, tumeric, cumin, and black pepper, to taste. Steam for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve.
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 entree servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large sauce pot over medium high heat. Add oil, bay leaf, onion, zucchini and yellow squash to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, 7 or 8 minutes. Add pumpkin and broth to the pan and stir to combine. Add cumin and coriander. Bring broth to a boil. Add couscous to the broth, stir, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove lid from the pot and fluff couscous with a fork. Remove bay from the pan, add finely chopped tomato, cilantro and parsley, toss again with fork to combine and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with warm Mediterranean flat breads.
COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
North African in Origin. This dish can be served at room temperature or warm. I got this recipe from my gourmet club, it was part of the Mediterranean menu. It was a hit that we love.
Provided by Shari Jones
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Vegetables-. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large, shallow roasting pan. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended. Drizzle the mixture over the vegetables and stir to coat. Roast uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, (about 20 minutes), stirring once halfway through the roasting time.
- Couscous-. In a saucepan, heat butter, add couscous and stir to coat. Cook until it is starting to brown. Add seasoning package. Add boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove form the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place in a serving bowl, fluff with a fork and arrange vegetables on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 65.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7.3
ROASTED VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS
Light fluffy couscous with a touch of olive oil with roasted veggies. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A great vegetarian dish. A delight, summer or winter.
Provided by 747
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat your grill to a high heat, outdoor or indoor.
- Brush vegetables lightly with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Cook, flipping over occasionally, until just tender.
- While the vegetables are grilling, bring water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and couscous to boil in a large pot. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. Let couscous cool to room temperature.
- Place couscous on a plate and top with veggies. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES
You won't need much time to whip up this colorful, hearty, low-fat side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook onions and garlic in butter in 2-quart saucepan, stirring frequently, until onions are tender.
- Stir in water and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg
COUSCOUS WITH SEVEN VEGETABLES
This recipe is another Lucy Waverman recipe from Food and Drink Magazine. She says "It's good luck to have 7 vegetables in a CousCous Dish". Hmmm....maybe coriander is the 7th veggie? So I guess this will be a lucky recipe, enjoy! ;) Use vegetable stock to make this a vegetarian dish.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat chicken stock in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon and turmeric and simmer together for 2 minutes.
- Add onion, carrots, turnips, red pepper, peas and zucchini and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Turn heat to high and bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Season with salt and sprinkle with coriander.
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your couscous dish a more vibrant flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables, but they will not be as flavorful.
- Don't overcook the couscous: Couscous only takes a few minutes to cook, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked couscous will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving: Fluffing the couscous with a fork will help to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
- Season the couscous to taste: Couscous is a blank canvas, so you can season it to your liking. Some popular seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- Add some protein: If you want to make your couscous dish more of a complete meal, you can add some protein, such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
Conclusion:
Couscous is a versatile and delicious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of fiber and protein, and it is also a low-calorie food. With its mild flavor and fluffy texture, couscous is a great option for a quick and easy meal. The next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying dish, give couscous a try.
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables for vibrant flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook couscous to avoid mushiness.
- Fluff couscous with a fork for a light and fluffy texture.
- Season couscous to taste with your favorite seasonings.
- Add protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu, for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Couscous is a versatile and delicious grain that makes a great option for a healthy and satisfying meal. Its mild flavor, fluffy texture, and quick cooking time make it a popular choice for busy home cooks. Experiment with different vegetables, seasonings, and protein sources to create a couscous dish that suits your taste preferences.
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