Transport yourself to the vibrant souks of Morocco with our tantalizing Orange Couscous, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exotic dish, bursting with the sweet and tangy notes of fresh oranges, is a delightful fusion of Moroccan and Mediterranean culinary traditions. Embark on a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of recipes, featuring both traditional and modern interpretations of this beloved dish. Discover the classic Orange Couscous, where plump, fluffy couscous grains are lovingly steamed and infused with aromatic orange zest, lending a vibrant citrusy essence. For a delightful twist, try our Orange and Pistachio Couscous, where the nutty crunch of pistachios adds a textural contrast to the tender couscous. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Orange and Pomegranate Couscous, where sweet oranges and tart pomegranates create a delightful balance of flavors. If you prefer a vegetarian delight, our Orange and Roasted Vegetable Couscous is a symphony of colors and flavors, featuring an array of roasted vegetables tossed with fragrant couscous and tangy orange segments. Explore the depths of Moroccan cuisine with our Chicken and Orange Couscous, where tender chicken is delicately simmered in a flavorful orange-infused broth, creating a harmonious union of savory and citrusy notes. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Orange Couscous recipes, a celebration of Moroccan culinary heritage and a testament to the versatility of this iconic dish.
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ORANGE COUSCOUS
Here's a fabulous, healthy side dish that features a delightful blend of fresh herbs and sunny citrus flavors. Says Kathleen Martin of Medford, New York, "Anytime I take this to a picnic...the bowl is always the first one emptied!" TIP: When herbs are fresh and plentiful in her garden, Kathleen Martin chops and freezes them with the oil, lime juice and soy sauce, then stores in Zip-loc bags. That way she can enjoy this tasty dish with fresh herb flavor all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD
I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
COUSCOUS WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a large bowl, add the 2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and orange zest, then cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl. Add half of the dressing to the couscous along with the onion, orange, mint and parsley and gently combine with a fork.
- Put the radicchio in a bowl, add the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the couscous to a large platter, top with the radicchio and garnish with slivered almonds.
COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-BALSAMIC DRESSING
Categories Salad Bean Chicken Citrus Olive Pepper Poultry Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Legume Chickpea Bell Pepper Couscous Bon Appétit Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 4 1/2 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add couscous and currants. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
- Mix all remaining salad ingredients into cooled couscous.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Line large bowl with romaine. Add salad.
ORANGE AND ALMOND COUSCOUS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast nuts in the bottom of a medium saucepot over medium heat. Transfer toasted nuts to a dish and reserve. Return pot to the stove top. Add broth and oil, cover pot and raise heat; bring the broth to a boil. Remove pot from heat, immediately. Add couscous, orange zest and parsley, then stir. Cover and let couscous stand 5 minutes. Fluff cooked couscous with fork and toss with toasted almonds.
- TIDBIT: Slice zested oranges and serve them after dinner.
ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'
I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!
Provided by Garlic Chick
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
- Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
- Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
- Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD
Olives, oregano and oranges combine to make a light, fresh dressing for delicate couscous. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine couscous, orange juice concentrate, oregano, orange peel, salt and pepper. Stir in water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff with fork. Add oranges, green onions, parsley, olives and oil. Toss to coat well. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND ORANGE
Use the supermarket staple of rotisserie chicken to create this simple dinner. Shred the chicken and combine with couscous, mint, and orange to create a refreshing meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over couscous. Cover and let sit until tender, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In another medium bowl, combine chicken, pistachios, orange, mint, oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Toss couscous with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g
ALMOND ORANGE COUSCOUS
This is a foolproof side dish that is great served with lentils, stew, lamb or beef. Source: Cuisine at Home.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Healthy
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil, stir in the couscous and butter; cover, turn off heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff couscous with a fork, stir in the almonds, cilantro, orange zest and salt.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 433.6, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.7
EASY ORANGE COUSCOUS
Make and share this Easy Orange Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Grains
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring orange, cinnamon and oil to the boil.
- Add the couscous and sultanas.
- Remove from the heat and leave for 3 minutes with the lid firmly on.
- Stir in the butter.
ORANGE-SCENTED COUSCOUS
Provided by Amy Finely
Categories Fruit Juice Side Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Orange Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, and peel in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork, adding orange juice by tablespoonfuls to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
MOROCCAN BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE COUSCOUS
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Moroccan Chicken
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Heat 6 3/4 quart Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge them in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Add olive oli to the heated Dutch oven. Place half of the chicken pieces in the pot, skin side down. Salute on both sides until golden-brown. Remove and reserve, and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
- Pour off most of the fat from the Dutch oven. Over low heat, add the fennel, onion and bay leaf. Sweat until tender. Add chopped garlic and sweat 2-3 minutes.
- Add coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, tomato paste and 2 teaspoons salt. Add white wine and reduce by half.
- Add chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro leaves, honey and tomatoes. Place the chicken thighs into the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven.
- Cook 30 minutes, then return to the stovetop.
- Add the eggplant, zucchini, olives and chicken breasts. Bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and return to the oven. Cook 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with orange couscous
- Orange Couscous
- In a large saucepan, bring orange juice and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous and cover.
- Turn off the heat. Let steam 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in olive oil.
ZA'ATAR CHICKEN WITH ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS
From a flier at our local supermarket. Substitute regular couscous for the Israeli if you can't find the latter. Also, if possible, please make your own za'atar for this recipe.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Poultry
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper then rub the za'atar spice on both sides.
- Heat up half the oil in a large sauté pan and sear chicken well, approximately 4-5 minutes per side until browned on each side.
- Transfer chicken breasts to oven-proof pan and keep warm. Do not allow the meat to dry out.
- Return the skillet to the stove top and add the wine to deglaze; boil 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock and return to boil.
- Immediately add the couscous. Cover skillet tightly and remove from heat.
- Keep skillet covered 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, zest, cumin and cilantro.
- Stir into the couscous, tossing in the pine nuts and orange segments. Fluff with a fork.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
- Transfer the couscous to a platter and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Serve with warm pita bread, tzatziki and imported olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 233.7, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 37.4
TUNISIAN ORANGE CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS
Tunisia, which is on the Mediterranean cost of northern Africa, is known for this wonderful spicy chicken stew served on mounds of light and fluffy couscous. If you want to add more flavor to your couscous, you can use chicken or beef broth in place of the water, add some curry powder and a handful of raisins or dried currants when stirring the couscous into the water, or toss hot couscous with sauteed onion, garlic, and red pepper.2 T. safflower oil
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Stew
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add chicken pieces a few at a time, being careful not to crowd them. Cook on all sides until well browned. Transfer chicken to a platter. Repeat until all chicken is browned.
- Discard all but 2 T. drippings from Dutch oven. To hot drippings remaining in Dutch oven, add onion, celery, and garlic; saute over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, sugar, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper until blended.
- Add chopped tomato, then gradually stir in orange juice. Increase heat to high; bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Return chicken pieces to Dutch oven. Reduce heat to low; simmer covered until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes, turning chicken once.
- Add orange slices and olives to chicken. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous. In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water, butter and salt to boiling. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- With spoon, remove and discard any fat that has accumulated on the surface of the orange sauce. Uncover couscous and fluff with a fork. Transfer couscous to a large serving platter, making a well in the center.
- Transfer chicken onto couscous, arranging in a decorative way. Spoon sauce remaining in Dutch oven over the chicken pieces. Garnish with sprigs of crisp watercress and orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 175.7, Sodium 1243, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 46.1
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES ON A BED OF COUSCOUS
A salad, modeled on a traditional North African one, that is great for buffets. The salad is modeled on a traditional North African salad of oranges, onions and olives. I substitute thinly sliced fennel for the onions, and serve it over a bed of steamed couscous. You could serve it on its own, but it is a shame to leave so much juice behind in the bowl, and the couscous soaks it up in a delicious way. The dish is a great idea for buffets as it stands up well over the course of a few hours.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Reconstitute the couscous. Place it in a bowl, add salt to taste and cover by 1/2 inch with hot water. Let sit until all of the water has been absorbed by the couscous, stirring every once in a while. Cover the bowl with a plate and place in the microwave. Microwave for 3 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave (the bowl will be hot). Uncover and fluff with forks. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- Remove tough outer layers of the fennel bulb and discard. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, slice the fennel quarters as thin as you can. Place in a bowl and toss with half the dressing and the chopped olives.
- Spoon the couscous into a wide bowl or onto a platter and smooth to make an even layer. Arrange the fennel on top, making sure to tip out any dressing from the bottom of the bowl over the fennel and couscous.
- Cut away the peel and pith from the oranges and slice into thin rounds. Tip any juice that runs out of the oranges as you are working with them over the fennel. Arrange the orange slices over the fennel.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the oranges. Arrange the halved olives on top, sprinkle with chopped parsley or fennel fronds and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ORANGE-GINGER COUSCOUS
Make and share this Orange-Ginger Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the first 7 ingredients to a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stir frequently.
- Remove saucepan from heat.
- Add in couscous; stir to combine.
- Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Stir in almonds; serve.
CRUNCHY SHRIMP WITH TOASTED COUSCOUS & GINGER-ORANGE SAUCE
Grand Prize Winner/Entrees in the first annual Cooking Light Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, where she received a $10,000 prize and a $5000 family vacation. Courtesy of Karen Tedesco, Webster Groves, Mo. "The sauce that accompanies the shrimp is one of my favorites. I've used it as a dipping sauce for vegetables, and to top grilled chicken and salmon." Please ignore the long laundry list of ingredients, the cooking is easy.
Provided by Manami
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- To prepare sauce:.
- Bring 1 cup orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-hig heat; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup(about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat; cool completely.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro and the next seven ingredients(through red pepper), set aside.
- To prepare couscous:.
- Place couscous in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly.
- Add 1-1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, add onions, almonds and butter, stirring until butter melts.
- Keep warm.
- To prepare shrimp:.
- Combine shrimp and egg white in a large bowl, tossing to coat.
- Combine the panko, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
- Add shrimp to the bag, and seal and shake to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonyick skillet over medium-high heat; arrange shrimp in a single layer in pan.
- Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until done.
- Place 3/4 cup of couscous on each of 4 plates; top each with 1/2 cup watercress and 5 shrimp. Drizzle each with 1-1/2 tablespoons sauce.
- Enjoy!
MANDARIN ORANGE COUSCOUS
A quick and easy side dish that's sure to impress, this is a refreshing change to plain couscous.
Provided by Laura
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare the couscous according to package directions using the drained mandarin orange liquid as part of the specified amount of water. Fluff the couscous, and gently stir in the pine nuts and mandarin oranges. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
COUSCOUS CHICKEN WITH ORANGE SAUCE
Make and share this Couscous Chicken With Orange Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tams Kitchen
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, half of each the salt and pepper, the cinnamon and cayenne until onion is softened, 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in bowl, pour 1/3 cup boiling water over couscous; stir in currants and half of the orange juice. Cover and let stand until no liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; stir in onion mixture, almonds and parsley.
- Cut each breast horizontally in half almost but not all the way through; stuff with couscous mixture. Place in roasting pan. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Roast in 400F oven for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. remove from pan.
- Strain pan juices into saucepan; pour in remaining orange juice and bring to boil. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water; stir into pan juices and boil for 1 minute. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 387.1, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7, Protein 31.9
ORANGE, RAISIN, COUSCOUS SALAD
Got this from a friend when I was at her house for lunch one day. It was very good and I love curry, I was impressed with this dish. I am always looking for a new and different way to use couscous. Cook time is for setting the raisins aside in the orange juice for 15 minutes and for chill time if you decide to chill it.
Provided by OceanLuvinGranny
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 1 salad, 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine couscous with broth and bring to boil.
- Cover and remove from heat and set aside.
- Place raisins in 1/3 c orange juice and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Combine carrots (pre cooked until just tender) and peas, green onions and raisins with couscous.
- Whisk or blend other 1/3 c orange juice, vinegar, turmeric, curry and Dijon mustard.
- Pour over couscous mixture and stir well to combine.
- Either serve immediately or chill a little bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.5, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 117.1, Carbohydrate 96.2, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 28.2, Protein 16.3
Tips:
- Use fresh oranges. Fresh oranges will give your couscous a brighter flavor than store-bought orange juice.
- Zest the oranges before juicing them. The zest adds a lot of flavor to the couscous.
- Use a good quality olive oil. A good olive oil will help to enhance the flavor of the couscous.
- Toast the couscous before cooking it. Toasting the couscous will give it a nutty flavor and help to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Let the couscous rest before serving. Letting the couscous rest for a few minutes before serving will help to absorb all of the flavors.
Conclusion:
Orange couscous is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover oranges, and it is also a healthy and flavorful option for a quick and easy meal.
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