Best 11 Spiced Couscous With Raisins And Almonds Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that will impress your taste buds? Look no further than this spiced couscous with raisins and almonds. This delectable dish is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will elevate any meal.

This recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients that provide a symphony of flavors and textures. The tender couscous is infused with a vibrant blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika, giving it a warm and aromatic taste. The plump raisins add a touch of sweetness, while the crunchy almonds provide a satisfying bite.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. For a vegetarian version, you can substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. If you prefer a gluten-free option, use quinoa or rice instead of couscous. And for those with a sweet tooth, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the finished dish.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this spiced couscous with raisins and almonds recipe is sure to become a favorite. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a side dish to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fish, or enjoy it as a light and satisfying meal on its own.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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This easy Moroccan couscous recipe with raisins and pinenuts is a fast, flavorful, versatile side dish to serve with chicken or lamb.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pine nuts (or swap pistachios or slivered almonds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (use coconut oil or vegan butter to make vegan)
1 small shallot (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (use the good stuff here!)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pine nuts in a single layer on an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet. Toast in the oven until fragrant and lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Keep an eye on them and DO NOT WALK AWAY during the last few minutes to make sure those precious pine nuts do not burn. Immediately transfer them to a bowl to stop their cooking and to make sure the hot pan doesn't burn them once they are out of the oven.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the salt, pepper, and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. As soon as the liquid begins to boil, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • With a fork, fluff up the couscous. Add the raisins, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and toasted pine nuts to the pot, then stir the ingredients together to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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This Couscous with Raisins and Almonds is a light and tasty side dish or meal starter.

Provided by Emily Bites

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light butter (I use Land O'Lakes)
1 large carrot (grated (I grated mine using a box grater))
1 small onion (chopped)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked couscous
¼ cup raisins
1 ¼ cups reduced sodium fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth if making vegetarian)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
¼ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
A pinch of black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the carrot, onion and cinnamon and stir to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the couscous and raisins and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes to "toast" the couscous. Add the broth and salt and stir. Once bubbling (this happened right away for me), cover the pan with a lid and remove from heat. Let the pan sit, covered, for about 8 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the orange zest, orange juice, almonds, parsley, and black pepper (to taste). Stir together and fluff again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS



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This is a really quick and easy side dish that's kid-tested and approved.

Provided by Gretchen ***

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (10 oz.) plain couscous
1/2 c almonds, slivered
1/2 c golden raisins
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp butter
2 c plus 2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the almonds: Place single layer of nuts in skillet. Over medium low to medium heat, stirring constantly, toast until golden and fragrant.
  • 2. In a saucepan, add the water, butter, raisins, curry powder and salt. Bring to a boil and add couscous. Stir and cover with lid. Remove from heat. After 5 minutes, remove lid and add toasted almonds. Stir until combined. Enjoy!

SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Make and share this Spiced Couscous With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Moroccan

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup couscous
1 medium onions or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup whole blanched almonds.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • To prepare the almonds, heat the butter in a saute pan over medium heat until it is melted and bubbling. Add the almonds, cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, and salt. Saute until the almonds start to brown and the spices smell very fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • To prepare the couscous, heat the stock in a saucepan over high heat until boiling, then season with salt and pepper. Place the couscous in a large bowl, pour the hot stock over the couscous, and cover with foil. Let stand until the stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop the cooled almonds. When the couscous has absorbed the stock, fluff with a fork, add the almonds, and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package instant couscous
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and toss in raisins and almonds. Serve warm.

EASY, MOROCCAN COUSCOUS RECIPE



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This Moroccan couscous recipe is a simplified, vegan version of the traditional dish, filled with sweet raisins, crunchy almonds and herbs. It might not be authentic, but it makes for an easy, flavorful side dish. Serve it warm with roasted vegetables or your favorite protein.

Provided by Melissa Belanger

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan to medium-high. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and spices. Sauté until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally - about 5 minutes.
  • Add broth. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat stir in couscous. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed the broth.
  • Stir in raisins, almonds and parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Sodium 356.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS WITH SPICED RED SAUCE, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS



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This simple and satisfying dish makes use of pantry staples: canned chickpeas, slivered almonds, and golden raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon almond slivers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let couscous sit 10 minutes to soften. Fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • Heat sauce, cinnamon, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, raisins, and almonds, and heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve couscous topped with sauce, and garnish with parsley, if using.

COUSCOUS WITH DATES, RAISINS, AND ALMONDS



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This is a slightly sweet recipe of middle eastern origin. You can add more sugar if you like, but for those wanting to cut down on sugar and fat, this is a great way to indulge in a bit of sweet with an ethnic flair.

Provided by Linda Lola

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 platter, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 orange, using the grated orange peel and then juice of that orange
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package near east instant original couscous
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  • In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
  • Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 171.4, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 40.1, Protein 9.6

SPICED HERB & ALMOND COUSCOUS



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This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

red onion , halved and sliced
425ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
pinch saffron strands, optional
1 fat red chilli , sliced
500g couscous
2 x 20 packs coriander , leaves only
50g toasted whole almond
handful dates , roughly chopped (we used medjool dates)
juice ½ lemon

Steps:

  • Heat some oil in a roasting tray and then add the onions and fry for about 5 mins until just softened. While you're frying, add the saffron strands to the stock if using, so the flavour and colour infuses. (If you are making the Fragrant chicken too (see 'Goes well with') use the same pan to add flavour to this dish and leave the juices in there, but you can tip out some of the chicken fat if you like).
  • Tip the chilli into the tray, fry for 1 min more, then take off the heat. Add the couscous and stock, then cover with cling film for 10 mins. Once the couscous has absorbed all the stock, quickly chop the coriander (if you chop it too soon it will start to wilt), then fork it through the couscous with the almonds, dates and lemon juice and serve straight away. To serve cold, leave to cool, then add the chopped coriander just before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Choose fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality couscous.
  • Toast the couscous: Toasting the couscous before cooking it will help to bring out its nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the couscous will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Choose a broth that is flavorful and complements the other ingredients in the recipe.
  • Add vegetables and other mix-ins: Vegetables and other mix-ins, such as raisins and almonds, will add flavor, texture, and color to your couscous. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of vegetables and mix-ins to find your favorite.
  • Season the couscous: Don't forget to season the couscous with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Conclusion:

Spiced couscous with raisins and almonds is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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