Best 6 Israeli Couscous With Roasted Eggplant And Cinnamon Cumin Dressing Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Israel with our enticing Israeli Couscous dish. This delightful recipe tantalizes the taste buds with a captivating blend of roasted eggplant, aromatic cinnamon-cumin dressing, and tender couscous. Alongside this signature dish, discover a treasure trove of culinary creations that celebrate the rich diversity of Israeli cuisine. From the zesty and refreshing Israeli Chopped Salad to the indulgent Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce, each recipe is a testament to the vibrant culinary heritage of Israel. Indulge in the creamy goodness of Hummus, the savory delight of Shakshuka, and the comforting warmth of Jerusalem Kugel. Immerse yourself in the culinary tapestry of Israel, where every bite tells a story.

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CINNAMON ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Cinnamon adds warmth to quick and delicious Israeli couscous. Makes a nice Thanksgiving side dish and goes great with a caramel Porter or other seasonal dark beer.

Provided by Lenny

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large chopped onion
2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
2 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base), or more to taste
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup chopped almonds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and stir until light brown.
  • Add water, bouillon, cinnamon, garam masala, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cranberries, broccoli, and almonds, and allow to steam under the lid until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 196.5 mg, Sugar 11 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING



ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND CINNAMON-CUMIN DRESSING image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 3/4-pound unpeeled eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 to 9 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place eggplant cubes on sheet; drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, turning occasionally, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, cook couscous in boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water until cool; drain again. Place in large bowl. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darkened, about 4 minutes. Grind seeds in spice mill; place in small bowl. Add vinegar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk to blend; season with salt and pepper. Mix in onion. Add raisins, cilantro, eggplant cubes, and dressing to couscous. Toss to coat.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Israeli Couscous image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 cups Israeli couscous
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions, white and green parts, cut thin on the bias

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.

SPICED SEARED EGGPLANT WITH PEARL COUSCOUS



Spiced Seared Eggplant With Pearl Couscous image

This is a great weeknight one-dish dinner, and vegetarian (or vegan if you like) to boot. It is from the cook Adeena Sussman, who divides her time between New York and Tel Aviv, where pearl (or Israeli) couscous is called "p'titim," meaning flakes.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups pearl couscous (also called Israeli couscous)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups cubed eggplant with skin (about 1 small eggplant)
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 medium tomato, diced, or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
Yogurt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, cumin, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat a heavy pot (2 to 3 quarts) with a tight-fitting lid over medium until hot but not smoking. Add couscous and toast, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer toasted couscous to a bowl.
  • Add oil to pot and raise heat to medium-high. When it shimmers, add eggplant, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened and golden and the eggplant is browned and slightly shrunken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir just until fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste and the prepared spice mixture and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in toasted couscous, tomato and 1 1/2 cups water, cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, 8 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let rest 2 minutes. Uncover, stir in paprika and parsley, then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve immediately and dollop with yogurt, if desired.

STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Spice up your side dish spread with stuffed eggplants that are halved and roasted in foil packets before being filled with toasted Israeli couscous flavored with allspice, cinnamon, bay leaves, parsley and feta cheese. A garnish of juicy pomegranate seeds provides a burst of fresh fruit flavor to this Middle Eastern-inspired dish from Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium eggplants
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¾ cup Israeli couscous, uncooked
½ teaspoon allspice
2 dried bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, wrap each half in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Roast the eggplants until the centers are soft and tender, about 30 minutes. Unwrap the eggplants and scoop out the center pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges of each eggplant. Roughly chop the reserved pulp and set it aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then add the couscous, allspice, bay leaves and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the mixture to a simmer, cover the saucepan, and cook the couscous until it is tender and the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Stir in the reserved eggplant, parsley and feta cheese, then divide the couscous mixture evenly among the eggplants.
  • Arrange the stuffed eggplants on a foil-lined baking sheet and return them to the oven, uncovered, and bake until they are warmed throughout, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplants from the oven, top them with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, EGGPLANT AND TOMATO GRATIN



Israeli Couscous, Eggplant and Tomato Gratin image

This is an eggplant Parmesan of sorts on top of a bed of Israeli couscous. If you've made fresh tomato sauce over the summer or you're still getting wonderful tomatoes at the farmers' market, use fresh tomato sauce; otherwise, use canned tomatoes for your marinara sauce. You can substitute cooked grains for the Israeli couscous; if you don't tolerate gluten, try the recipe using cooked brown rice instead. I like to use Japanese or baby Italian eggplants for this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds eggplant (2 medium globe eggplants or 4 to 6 smaller or Japanese eggplants), sliced into rounds, about 1/3 inch thick
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil (plus additional for oiling the foil and baking dish)
2 cups cooked Israeli couscous (see below). You can also use regular couscous or any other cooked grain.
2 cups fresh tomato sauce or marinara sauce made from canned tomatoes
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup, tightly packed)
Torn or slivered basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat foil generously with olive oil. Toss eggplant slices with salt to taste and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Line baking sheet with the slices in a single layer (you may need 2 baking sheets, or do this in batches). Place in oven and roast for 15 minutes. Eggplant will look dry on surface but should be soft when pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and, wearing oven mitts, carefully fold the foil up in half over the eggplant and crimp edges to create a sealed packet. Allow eggplant to steam inside the packet for another 15 minutes (you can cook couscous during this time). Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
  • Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish with olive oil. Place cooked Israeli couscous in a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce. Spoon into baking dish in an even layer.
  • Remove eggplant slices from foil packet (they should be thoroughly tender), and layer on top of couscous, overlapping slices slightly. Cover with remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Drizzle on remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place in oven and bake 30 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with torn or slivered basil leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 625 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips for Making Israeli Couscous with Roasted Eggplant and Cinnamon-Cumin Dressing

  • Use fresh, ripe eggplant. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your dish.
  • Roast the eggplant until it is tender and slightly caramelized. This will bring out its natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Make sure the couscous is cooked al dente. It should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing in this recipe is made with olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, and garlic. It is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet.
  • Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion

Israeli couscous with roasted eggplant and cinnamon-cumin dressing is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted eggplant is tender and caramelized, the couscous is fluffy and al dente, and the dressing is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

Tips for Making Israeli Couscous with Roasted Eggplant and Cinnamon-Cumin Dressing

  • Use fresh, ripe eggplant. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your dish.
  • Roast the eggplant until it is tender and slightly caramelized. This will bring out its natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Make sure the couscous is cooked al dente. It should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing in this recipe is made with olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, and garlic. It is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet.
  • Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion

Israeli couscous with roasted eggplant and cinnamon-cumin dressing is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted eggplant is tender and caramelized, the couscous is fluffy and al dente, and the dressing is tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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