Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful vegetable couscous, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant dish is a harmonious blend of wholesome couscous, an assortment of colorful vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and earthy beets, each ingredient contributing its unique charm.
Our recipe offers two enticing variations: a classic preparation and a vegan alternative. The classic recipe features succulent chicken, adding a savory richness to the dish, while the vegan version showcases the delectable flavors of chickpeas, providing a protein-packed and plant-based option. Both variations are equally satisfying and cater to different dietary preferences.
The vibrant vegetables, including crisp carrots, tender zucchini, and flavorful bell peppers, add a delightful crunch and vibrant color to the dish. The creamy goat cheese, with its tangy and smooth texture, creates a delightful contrast to the hearty couscous and vegetables. Roasted beets, with their earthy sweetness, lend a distinctive flavor and stunning crimson hue.
To elevate the dish further, we have included a refreshing beet green pesto recipe. This vibrant condiment, made from beet greens, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs, adds a burst of freshness and tang to each bite. Alternatively, you can opt for a classic lemon tahini dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, creamy tahini, and fragrant herbs. Both sauces perfectly complement the couscous, vegetables, and goat cheese, adding an extra layer of flavor and complexity.
BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Feel free to include more of your favorite vegetables too.
Provided by Donna
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut in to cubes.
- While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
- Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over the greens. Place equal amounts of beets over the greens, and top with dabs of goat cheese. Drizzle each plate with some of the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
ROASTED BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Beautiful, sweet, twice-roasted beets and baked goat cheese with crunchy nuts and slightly bitter greens is my idea of an easy, healthy, beautiful fall lunch! Or dinner, or breakfast, or brunch. Serve with toasted walnut bread.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until the nuts turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 45 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully because they burn quickly. Set walnuts aside to cool to room temperature.
- Turn oven up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Crinkle up a piece of aluminum foil and place it into an oven-safe dish (such as a pie dish) to act as a disposable rack. Place beet onto foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the beet just starts to turn tender, about 45 minutes. Wrap beet in aluminum foil and let cool to room temperature.
- Turn oven temperature up to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Peel beet with a sharp paring knife; peel skin from beet. Cut beet in half and cut halves into thick half-moon-shaped slices.
- Drizzle walnut oil in a baking dish and brush oil over the bottom of the dish; arrange beet slices in the dish in a single layer. Crumble goat cheese into the empty spaces and over beets. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake beet and cheese in oven until beet pieces are sizzling and the edges of the cheese are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle warm beet and cheese with vinegar and top with roasted walnuts, beet greens, and chives. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 487.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
SEVEN-VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the stew: Put the garlic, turnips, onion, carrot, fennel, raisins, ginger, salt, cumin, paprika, sugar, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon in a large soup pot 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 vegetables are somewhat soft, about 10 minutes. Halve and seed the butternut squash and cut it into wedges. Tie parsley sprigs together with kitchen string. Add squash, zucchini, chickpeas, and parsley sprigs to the pot. Using your fingers and working over the pot, tear the tomatoes into big pieces and add them to the pot with their juices. Simmer the stew, covered, until it is slightly thick and fragrant, and the vegetables are fork tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. (You can test the vegetables a bit sooner, remove them as soon as they are tender, and return them to the pot when you are ready to serve. All the vegetables should be tender enough to cut with the side of a fork, but still hold their shapes.) Remove cinnamon sticks.
- For the couscous: Bring water to a boil with the butter and salt in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is plump, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
- To serve, spread the couscous over a large serving platter and, using a slotted spoon, mound the vegetables in the center. Pour some of the broth over the vegetables and sprinkle with the almonds. Pass the remaining broth and the harissa, if desired, at the
- table.
BEET, SPINACH & GOAT'S CHEESE COUSCOUS
Perfect for packed lunches, this colourful, filling salad transports really well
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 10m
Yield Makes 2 lunches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the orange zest, juice and 100ml water in a small pan and bring to the boil. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins. Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beetroot and seasoning. Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette), then toss well. Pack in two sealed containers, with the spinach sat on top (it won't go soggy when layered up this way). When ready to eat, toss the spinach through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.13 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh vegetables. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to thaw frozen vegetables before using them.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can use feta cheese or another type of soft, creamy cheese.
- To make the couscous, you can use either chicken broth or vegetable broth. If you're using chicken broth, be sure to use a low-sodium broth.
- If you don't have a vegetable steamer, you can boil the vegetables in a pot of water. Just be sure to drain the vegetables well before adding them to the couscous.
- To make the dressing, you can use either olive oil or avocado oil. If you're using olive oil, be sure to use a good-quality olive oil.
- You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
Conclusion:
This vegetable couscous salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh vegetables, goat cheese, and a tangy dressing. This salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this vegetable couscous salad a try.
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