Best 5 Israeli Couscous With Celery Scallions And Cranberries Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to discover Israeli couscous, a delightful dish brimming with vibrant flavors and textures. This versatile grain takes center stage, accompanied by a symphony of celery, scallions, and cranberries, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy elements.
The secret to this dish lies in the harmonious balance of ingredients, each contributing its unique flavor profile to the overall symphony. Celery brings a crisp, refreshing crunch, while scallions add a subtle sharpness that cuts through the sweetness of the cranberries. A medley of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika, dances on the palate, adding warmth and depth to the dish.
But that's not all - the article also features a treasure trove of other tantalizing recipes, each a culinary masterpiece in its own right. From the zesty delight of lemon and herb-roasted potatoes to the comforting embrace of creamy polenta with roasted mushrooms, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this article is your gateway to a world of flavor and inspiration. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let the aroma of Israeli couscous fill your kitchen as you embark on this delectable journey.
CRANBERRY ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS
You'll love this easy to make, delicious cranberry orange Israeli couscous and pecan salad, topped with a wonderful homemade orange herb vinaigrette!
Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Categories Salad/Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chopped pecans (or walnuts) in a dry skillet on medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until you can begin to smell them. Keep an eye on the nuts while they toast, so you don't burn them! This step usually only takes 3-4 minutes (to save time, toast pecans while couscous is cooking). Remove the pecans from the skillet, set aside and let them cool.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add couscous, and let it cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once finished cooking, pour couscous into a colander; let it drain. Place couscous into a large bowl. Add the green onions and cranberries.
- Mix together the ingredients for the orange herb vinaigrette in a small container. I used a measuring cup, and simply blended the vinaigrette with a fork, until fully combined. Once combined, pour dressing over warm couscous, green onions and cranberries. Add the dressing while the couscous is still warm, because it will absorb more of the dressing. Stir, to blend the salad.
- Add the chopped pecans or walnuts, and stir to combine. Once all ingredients for couscous are blended, cover the salad, and let it chill in the refrigerator. This salad is at it's very best, flavor-wise, after it has time to chill, and the flavors have developed. When ready to serve, give it a quick stir (to "fluff it up"), then enjoy this amazing tasting side dish or salad!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (1/10th of total), Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 13 g
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CRANBERRY SALAD
This is a delicious and colourful salad which is quick and easy to make. Keeps well if it lasts that long. I only used 1 cup of dried craisins and as I didn't have a full cup of them I topped it up with dried currants. I also only used 1/3 cup of pine nuts as that was all I had, and also they are very expensive, so using a whole cup seems a bit extravagant. However I submit the recipe in it's original form.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heta in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Add the Israeli couscous and stir about 1 minute or until the couscous is lightly browned.
- Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid and is al dente.
- Drain in a colander, but do not rinse. Leave to cool.
- Once cool stir in the remaining3 tbsps olive oil to coast and separate the grains.
- Combine the couscous with the cranberries, pine nuts, spring onions, red onion, cilantro, lemon zest and shallots.
- Spritz with lemon juice and adjust with salt to taste.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND PECANS (A LA WHOLE FOODS)
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and add the couscous. When it's done (roughly 8-10 mins, or when it's al dente), drain it but do not rinse. Set aside and let cool while you mince the scallions, toast and chop the pecans, and make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, vinegar, orange zest and juice, spices and salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, pecans and scallions. Pour the well-whisked dressing over it and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few hours to blend the flavors. Enjoy!
ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Israeli couscous and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Strain from the water and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to high heat. After a few minutes, add the almonds to toast them in the oil. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard it. Add the cooked couscous and chicken stock. Season with salt and cook until the stock has reduced by half. Add the pomegranate seeds, apricots, and scallions. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it is delicious.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CURRANTS, PINE NUTS, AND CELERY
Steps:
- In a large skillet melt the butter with the saffron over moderate heat, stirring, add the stock, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the skillet, and remove it from the heat. Let the mixture stand for 4 minutes and transfer it to a ceramic or glass bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork.
- Add the celery, the currants, the scallions, the pine nuts, and the parsley and toss the mixture to combine it. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice and the cinnamon, add the oil in a slow stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss the salad, and season it with salt and pepper.
- Do Ahead
- The salad may be made a day ahead and kept covered and chilled. Transfer the salad to a portable container.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful dish, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- If you don't have celery, you can substitute it with thinly sliced carrots or zucchini.
- If you don't have scallions, you can use a small onion, chopped.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped bell peppers, broccoli florets, or sugar snap peas.
- For a vegan version of this dish, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- To make this dish ahead of time, cook the couscous and vegetables according to the recipe instructions. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
Conclusion:
Israeli couscous with celery, scallions, and cranberries is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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