COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND MINT
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.
TOMATO AND BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD
It's hard to believe that tossing a few pantry ingredients with summer's fresh best can yield such a lovely salad. Pair it with grilled lemon chicken for a light lunch. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool., In a large bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE, AND MINT
Make and share this Couscous With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, and Mint recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mollyvf
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook couscous.
- Transfer couscous to large bowl and add peas, sun-dried tomatoes, reserved oil, feta cheese, and mint.
- Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.8
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND MINT
Provided by Brenda Louch
Categories Salad Tomato Side Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Lunch Mint Shrimp Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place couscous in large bowl. Pour water over. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers. Mix in dressing. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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