Best 6 Summer Vegetable Stir Fry With Couscous Recipes

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Craving a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy meal that's perfect for summer? Look no further than this collection of summer vegetable stir-fry with couscous recipes. Bursting with the goodness of fresh, seasonal vegetables, these stir-fries are a symphony of flavors and colors. You'll find a variety of recipes to suit your taste buds, from a classic stir-fry with bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to unique options like a Thai-inspired stir-fry with lemongrass and coconut milk. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the natural flavors of the vegetables and is complemented perfectly by fluffy, wholesome couscous. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a protein-packed meal or a meat-lover seeking a lighter alternative, these stir-fries have something for everyone. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of summer.

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TOFU AND VEGETABLES STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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This is a good idea for a high-protein recipe if you are vegan. I hope you enjoy it! You can serve this dish with rice or pasta instead of couscous.

Provided by Valeria Pinzon Rivera

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

10 ounces tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
salt and ground pepper to taste
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 carrot, sliced
8 cups fresh spinach
1 onion, diced
½ cucumber, sliced
1 radish, sliced
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided, or to taste
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 pinch ground ginger, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • While tofu is marinating, place broccoli and carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water and 1 pinch salt. Cover and cook in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Saute spinach, onion, cucumber, radish, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, ginger, and black pepper. Add cooked broccoli and carrot. Reduce heat to low and cover the wok.
  • Place marinated tofu in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture in the wok.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, margarine, and garlic. Mix well, cover the saucepan, and let rest until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve couscous in a bowl topped with tofu mixture and pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 644.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHICKEN AND SUMMER VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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This recipe is sponsored by Do Good Chicken. Inspired by Moroccan tagine, this fragrant stew combines quick-cooking boneless chicken thighs and chickpeas with summer vegetables, such as zucchini, rainbow carrots and colorful cherry tomatoes. It's served over fluffy, buttery couscous and finished with a refreshing herb and nut topping. A little fire from harissa plus a dollop of cooling yogurt packs this dish with bright flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 large rainbow carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges, root end kept intact
1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, such as Do Good Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
One 15 1/2-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
12 ounces assorted color cherry tomatoes
1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup salted shelled pistachios, crushed
1/4 cup golden raisins
Harissa and plain yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken stew: Put the garlic, carrots, onion, cinnamon, raisins, ginger, cumin, paprika, sugar, turmeric, 1 tablespoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large saucepan or Dutch oven 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 carrots start to get tender, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes and zucchini and stir to combine. Return to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the stew is slightly thickened and fragrant and the vegetables are tender enough to cut with the side of a fork, but still hold their shapes, about 15 minutes. (If the vegetables are fork-tender a bit sooner, remove them to a bowl while the liquid reduces then return them to the pot when ready to serve.) Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
  • For the couscous: Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with the butter and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover and set aside until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is plump, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  • For the topping: Combine the cilantro, parsley, almonds, pistachios and raisins in a medium bowl.
  • To serve, divide the couscous among bowls, top with the stew and sprinkle with the herb topping. Serve with harissa and yogurt on the side.

COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES AND LOADS OF HERBS



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This couscous recipe is quite different from the norm because instead of boiling or steaming the couscous you just feed it from ray with a really tasty dressing. This means it keeps a slight bite which I think is mote interesting for salad.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 ounces couscous
1/2 pint cold water
3 red peppers
1 handful asparagus, trimmed and peeled if necessary
2 or 3 small firm patty pan squash
1 small bunch spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced
2 to 4 fresh red chilies, seeded and finely sliced
3 good handfuls mixed fresh herbs (best are coriander, mint, flat leaf parsley)
1 recipe olive oil and lemon juice dressing, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons best quality olive oil
1 level teaspoon salt
1 level teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a bowl with the cold water. This will start to soften the couscous and you will see the water disappear as its soaks in. While the couscous is softening, we need to blacken the peppers. I do this by placing the peppers directly on the naked flame of my gas burner. If you don't have gas, then blacken under the grill. Both ways you need to blacken the peppers on all sides, so turn when need be. When fully blackened, place in a sandwich bag, wrap in plastic wrap or cover in a bowl for 5 minutes until cool. This will steam the skins and make peeling and deseeding easier. Remove the skins and seeds and roughly chop. On a very hot ridged grill pan, lightly char the asparagus and patty pans on both sides then toss them into the bowl of couscous with the peppers, spring onions, chilies and torn or chopped herbs. Mix well. Add the olive oil and lemon juice dressing and toss well. Finally, taste and season with salt and pepper and a couple of dribbles of red wine vinegar for a slight twang. It's a beautiful thing.
  • Mix together all the ingredients

SUMMER VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups diced peeled eggplant
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup couscous
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup diced peeled carrots
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced yellow crookneck squash
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Toss eggplant and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant. Pat dry.
  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in large saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and vinegar in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and carrots; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add zucchini and next 5 ingredients; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add couscous and vinegar mixture; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in basil and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

GROUND TURKEY ENCHILADA STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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An enchilada, by definition, is a corn tortilla filled with various ingredients and drenched in cheese and sauce. This recipe doesn't involve any rolling of tortillas, nor does it require copious amounts of cheese. However, every bite will remind you of the flavors of this popular comfort food.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
1 pound lean ground turkey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup broccoli florets
One 15-ounce can no-sodium-added black beans
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
1/2 cup salsa
Suggested toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, lime juice

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour the couscous into the saucepan and stir well. Turn off the heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, cook the ground turkey over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Drain the excess fat and wipe the pan clean. Heat the oil in the same pan over high heat, then add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the turkey, beans, enchilada sauce and salsa and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Serve with the couscous and top with suggested toppings as desired.

SAVORY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and red onion combine to make this sassy stir-fried side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
½ (16 ounce) package baby-cut carrots
1 medium red onion, cut in half and thickly sliced
2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Vegetable Broth

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and onion and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Stir the concentrated broth in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 290.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips for Making the Best Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry with Couscous

- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor. - Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. - Marinate the tofu or tempeh in a flavorful sauce before cooking for a boost of flavor. - Cook the vegetables over high heat to ensure that they remain crisp and tender. - Add the sauce to the vegetables and cook until heated through. - Serve the stir-fry immediately over cooked couscous.

Conclusion

This summer vegetable stir-fry with couscous is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables, protein, and flavor. The couscous provides a hearty base for the stir-fry, and the vegetables and tofu or tempeh add a variety of textures and flavors. This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables that you have on hand. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this summer vegetable stir-fry with couscous is sure to please everyone at your table.

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