Best Couscous Salad With Dates And Almonds Recipes

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COUSCOUS WITH DRIED DATES



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DATES AND ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Date     Almond     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce box couscous
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon (generous) grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2/3 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup minced green onions
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous; stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cardamom to blend in small bowl. Drizzle over couscous. Mix in garbanzo beans, dates, almonds, minced cilantro, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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

FRUITY COUSCOUS SALAD



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To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
⅔ cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
1 cup water for 1 minute
1 teaspoon cumin
3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

LEMON DATE COUSCOUS



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Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to all sorts of main dishes. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped dates
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, carrots, dates, almonds, lemon juice, zest, salt and lemon pepper. Stir in couscous. Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KALE SALAD WITH DATES, PARMESAN AND ALMONDS



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With a savory salad. Dress kale a day ahead; toss at the table.

Provided by Zoe Singer

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Parmesan     Date     Almond     Kale     Healthy     Self

Number Of Ingredients 10

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bunches kale, stems removed, leaves shredded or finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds
8 dates, pitted and chopped
2 1/2 ounces Parmesan, shaved with a peeler

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk juice, shallot, honey, salt and pepper flakes. Add kale; toss well. Let sit 20 minutes. Mix in oil. Refrigerate for up to 1 day, or serve immediately. In a dry pan, toast almonds over medium heat, tossing constantly, until color deepens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add almonds, dates and Parmesan to kale; serve.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS WITH DATES



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Wholewheat grains keep you fuller for longer - flavour with dates, lemon, cumin and cinnamon

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
500g skinless chicken thigh
140g wholewheat couscous
2 onions , sliced
4 garlic cloves , sliced
zest 2 lemons , juice of 1
350ml chicken stock
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 large dates , pitted and chopped (Medjool are nice)
50g flaked almond
small bunch parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the chicken, then cook for 10 mins or until browned on both sides. Remove and put in a large baking dish with the dry couscous.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the onions and garlic, and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon along with the stock, cumin, cinnamon and dates, then bring to the boil.
  • Pour the date mixture over the chicken and couscous, sprinkle over the almonds, cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Serve sprinkled with the remaining zest and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND FETA



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This has been our favourite Recipe for Hot Weather so far this season. It makes a full meal, and contains a nice variety of textures and flavours. We enjoy it topped with ground fresh chili paste.

Provided by Elise and family

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup couscous
boiling water
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 green onion, diced
1 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced (or yellow or orange)
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
1/4 cup almonds, whole
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
ground fresh chili paste, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil water.
  • Pour couscous into a soup bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover couscous completely (even a bit more, depending on the type of couscous you have) and cover the bowl with a plate. Set aside for 8 minutes.
  • Chop parsley, green onion, tomato, and pepper.
  • When couscous is done (tender), scoop it into a bigger bowl and fluff it with a fork. Add chopped ingredients and mix together.
  • Add crumbled feta and whole almonds and stir to blend everything together.
  • Add olive oil and salt and pepper, and stir well once again.
  • Serve on two plates and add ground fresh chili paste as you eat, according to your taste! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.8, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 499.3, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.6

YVONNE MAFFEI'S ROAST CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS, DATES AND BUTTERED ALMONDS



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Deglet Noors dates shine when they are cooked in chutneys, desserts or North African dishes like this whole roast chicken. The chicken is cooked with fluffy couscous that absorbs the sweetness of dates and the butteriness of toasted almonds. Supermarket Deglet Noors are often dark brown and hard, because they have been kept well past their natural point of ripeness; seek out soft, light-colored ones for the best flavor.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, roasts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fine sea salt
1 large whole chicken, about 4 pounds
2 cups couscous (not instant)
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup slivered dates
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons orange blossom water (optional)
2 tablespoons honey
Chopped mint, parsley or cilantro, or a combination, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof dish or pot with a tight lid, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, the ginger, the pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken and rub it around in the mixture until evenly coated. Turn chicken breast side down and roast, uncovered, for 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine couscous, 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 5 to 15 minutes to soak.
  • In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, just until toasted and golden; adjust heat so almonds and butter do not scorch. Turn off heat and stir in dates.
  • Add almond-date mixture to couscous, along with any butter left in pan, and mix, fluffing the grains with a fork. Mix in 2 tablespoons olive oil, the sugar, the cinnamon and the orange blossom water (if using).
  • Drizzle or paint honey over top of chicken (leave chicken breast-side down in pot). Add couscous mixture to the pot, arranging it around the chicken. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and return to the oven for 30 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken and carve into serving pieces. Stir and fluff couscous, scraping up any chicken skin stuck to bottom of pan, and place chicken pieces back on top of couscous. Sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 913, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 967 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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