Healthy one-pan couscous recipe with garlic, tomatoes and basil! This healthy pasta dish with is easy and absolutely delicious - perfect weeknight dinner!
Food club came up quick this month. I had a million things to do this weekend and not enough time to make a detailed dish. After a quick run through the grocery store, I was inspired by Bob’s…
Many years ago I was looking for a recipe to serve along side grilled shrimp. After searching through tons of magazines I found this re...
A simple tabbouleh recipe made with couscous and lots of fresh veggies and herbs. Light and fresh and perfect for a healthy lunch!
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.
A wonderfully creamy couscous perfect with chicken, steak, seafood or roasted vegetables.
A simple Israeli couscous recipe full of bright lemony flavors and earthy Parmesan cheese. Perfect for any side dish or as a meal on its own!
An exotic and colourful Moroccan Couscous with chickpeas, roasted red peppers, diced carrots, toasted almonds and plump raisins are tossed in a fragrant dressing of fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, fruity extra virgin olive oil and an aromatic combination of fragrant seasonings: ground coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Simple and delicious, the dressing really highlights the roasted vegetables, which have already been sweetened and intensified in flavour during cooking. The chickpeas, and excellent source of protein, fibre and vitamins, add their own wonderful flavour and texture to this festive dish. Another feature of Moroccan Couscous is that it can be varied in endless ways: the carrots and red pepper can easily be replaced by sweet potato, pumpkin or eggplant; pistachios, pine nuts or walnuts can be used in lieu of almonds, and chopped dates, apricots or prunes can easily be replaced by the raisins. Light and delicious served either warm or cold, this colourful Moroccan Couscous salad is excellent paired with grilled lamb, chicken or even a traditional Tagine. Moroccan Couscous with roasted vegetables, chickpeas & almonds Serves 4 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 carrots, cut into quarters lengthways and thinly sliced 2 red peppers, diced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 red onion, cut into wedges and separated 1/2 cup slivered almonds 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp salt 2 cups couscous 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, brought to a boil 2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped plus extra for garnish Preheat the oven to 475°F. Toss the carrot, red pepper, zucchini and red onion in a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and bake for 15 minutes. While the vegetables are cooking, lightly toast the almonds in a frying pan until they're golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and salt, and mix well. Five minutes before the vegetables have finished roasting, mix the couscous, turmeric and raisins in a large bowl and pour over the boiling stock. Cover with plastic wrap to seal in the steam, and let sit for five minutes. Then fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and stir through the carrot, red pepper, red onion, almonds, chickpeas, mint and cilantro. Pour over the dressing and toss together until well combined. Serve on a large platter, either warm or at room temperature with a garnish of cilantro and chopped mint.
Couscous is a popular side dish, but what exactly is it? (Hint: it actually shares a lot in common with pasta). We dive into the different varieties and how to cook them.
Curried Israel Couscous Salad is a fantastic side dish recipe to make for any kind of summer party or as a quick side dish to serve with chicken on a weeknight.
Mujadara or Mujaddara is a simple but exquisite dish of rice and lentils flavored with golden, crisp, caramelized onions. It is a classic recipe from Arabic cuisine. My even healthier but authentic mujadara is also infused with the fresh and delicious goodness of leeks.
Couscous - Everything you've ever wanted to know about Couscous! Including what it is (the truth may surprise you), nutritional information, different types, delicious recipes, and how to cook couscous perfectly on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Pearl Italian Couscous recipe with burst tomatoes, garlic and herbs brightened up with a squeeze of fresh lemon. It's the perfect everyday meal that can be enjoyed warm or served cold as a salad.
Healthy one-pan couscous recipe with garlic, tomatoes and basil! This healthy pasta dish with is easy and absolutely delicious - perfect weeknight dinner!
One of those dishes that was even better than expected.We served this with lamb chops with seven spices but it would make a nice mezze dish or a side for any grilled fish or meat. Giant Couscous &a…
Lemon Parmesan Couscous Lemon Parmesan Couscous is the perfect side for any dinner! Couscous is quickly becoming one of my go-to sides for dinner. Every time we have chicken, I want a new side, couscous is not that side. It’s super quick to make and can be done last minute with the … Continue reading "Lemon Parmesan Couscous"
Couscous often gets forgotten about and honestly, I don't know why. It's much easier to make than most grains or pastas and you can take the flavor profile with it anywhere. A simple drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice is our favorite way to serve it, but the possibilities are endless.
