Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Middle East with this delectable Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous with Tahini. This tantalizing dish tantalizes your taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, complemented by a velvety tahini sauce. Dive into the symphony of textures as tender couscous, crunchy nuts, and chewy dates dance together in every bite. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Our collection also features a delightful Tahini Date Smoothie, a refreshing blend of dates, tahini, and almond milk, perfect for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack. For a savory twist, try our Lemony Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Bowl with Tahini Dressing, a protein-packed dish that combines the goodness of chickpeas, spinach, and a zesty tahini dressing. And for a sweet treat, indulge in our Tahini Swirl Brownies, a decadent dessert that marries the rich flavors of chocolate and tahini.
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SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 14m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid until the couscous has absorbed all of the cooking liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. Add the almonds and hazelnuts and toss. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
- Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture.
SWEET HONEYED DATE NUT COUSCOUS WITH TAHINI NOTE
There's this delicious couscous mix I get at the prepared foods section of my favorite gourmet shop, and it inspired to make my own mix with my own couscous. This would make a nice alternative to oatmeal for breakfast, and a nice dessert with Middle Eastern flair. Creamed honey is really the absolute best for this but if you don't have it, don't fret-- just use regular honey of your choice. A beautifully flavorful dish that looks very complicated and elegant but is not at all hard to prepare, would be wonderful for dinner parties or international night.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 1/2-cup servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and salt it a little. Add the tahini, cardamom and cinnamon blend it in, letting the flavors impart. Lower the heat and add the couscous, cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- When the couscous is fully cooked, fluff it with a fork and drain any excess water.
- Put into a serving bowl and mix well with the chopped dates and almonds.
- Add the creamed honey and just stir and stir, like you're melting butter over rice. Sir like normal if using regular honey.
- Add extra cinnamon and cardamom to taste. Serve with hot mint tea and enjoy.
MOROCCAN SWEET COUSCOUS
From Vegetarian Quick and Easy. This combination of nuts, dried fruits and fresh fruits is hard to resist. If the margarine option is used this recipe is vegan.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place couscous in a bowl and pour in the hot water, stirring as you do (or prepare according package instructions) and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine nuts (except whole almonds), dried fruit, sugar and orange juice.
- Set couscous in a sieve above a saucepan of boiling water and steam it for 10 minutes.
- Rub in melted butter or margarine and then continue to steam for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- When ready to serve, mix nut and dried fruit mixture into the couscous and turn it out onto a serving dish.
- Decorate with whole almonds and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.2, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 418.1, Carbohydrate 109.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 49, Protein 18.1
MESFOUF QSENTENA - SWEET COUSCOUS WITH DATES & NUTS
This dish is a regional speciality of an area of Algeria called Constantine. For best results, use freshly steamed couscous. This dish is often served with laben aka buttermilk. You can substitute raisins for the dates, just soak them for 5 mins in hot water.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the cooked couscous in a large bowl & mix in the salt.
- De-stone the dates & roughly chop them. Chop the walnuts into relatively small pieces (about the size of a pea).
- Starting with 80g of each of the butter & the ghee, mix them into the couscous - the best way to do this is with your hands, Rub the couscous between your fingertips & palms until the grains are evenly coated.
- Set aside 2 tbsp of the dates & of the walnuts, mix the remainder into to the couscous & mix well until evenly distributed.
- Taste & add more butter or ghee if desired.
- Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl & decorate with the reserved dates & walnuts. Sprinkle a little sugar over the top of the couscous & serve.
- Allow people to add their own sugar to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1259.5, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 288.7, Carbohydrate 160.9, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 22.4, Protein 29.9
WALNUT, DATE & HONEY CAKE
A tea-time treat - packed with sweet honey. A great way to use up those ripe bananas too
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Treat
Time 1h25m
Yield Cuts into 8-10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3/fan oven 140C. Line the base and long sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin with greaseproof paper, buttering the tin and paper.
- Tip the flour, cinnamon, butter, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the honey and the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Mash the bananas and chop the dates (kitchen scissors are easiest for this) and add to the bowl. Beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, using a wooden spoon or hand-held mixer, until well blended.
- Spoon into the prepared tin and level the top. Scatter the walnut pieces over. Bake for 1 hour, then lightly press the top - it will feel firm if cooked. If not, bake for a further 10 minutes.
- Cool for 15 minutes, then lift out of the tin using the paper. When cold, drizzle the remaining honey over. Cut into thick slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 1.5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
SWEET COUSCOUS WITH CUSTARD
Dessert couscous is more popular in Tunisia than Morocco. Tunisia couscous is often less sweet & it is served cool or even chilled.
Provided by FDADELKARIM
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Custard: Bring the milk to boil in a medium saucepan. While it is heating, place the egg yolks, sugar, & a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl & beat until pale yellow & thick. Add the cornstarch & beat until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Pour back into the saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling. Continue to stir vigorously until the custard is smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Remove from the heat & continue to beat vigorously for another 30 seconds. Stir in the vanilla & rose water. When cool, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the custard so it does not form a layer of skin. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Couscous: Toasted the almonds until golden brown. Chop the almonds & walnuts in a food processor. Add to the dates & raisins then set aside.
- Prepare the couscous as directed on the package (should make around 4 cups, cooked). Then stir in the butter & sugar.
- When ready to serve, spread the custard on the bottom of a 10-12 inch round serving dish. Cover the custard with half the couscous then scatter the nut mixture evenly over it. Top with the rest of the couscous & sprinkle with the ground pistachios.
Tips:
- Use fresh dates for the best flavor. If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- Be careful not to overcook the couscous. It should be light and fluffy, not mushy.
- If you don't have tahini, you can substitute another nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious the next day cold.
Conclusion:
Sweet honeyed date nut couscous with tahini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course, side dish, or dessert. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. The combination of sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and creamy tahini is sure to please everyone at the table.
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