LIBYAN COUSCOUS
Couscous is the national dish of Libya. It is a famous dish in the Maghreb and North Africa, and the method of preparing it differs from one country to another. In Libya, the way it is prepared is also different, as it is prepared with vegetables, meat and onions and cooked on steam. The couscous meal in Libya is considered a folk heritage that is passed down from one generation to the next, so it preserves its distinctive flavor to this day.
Provided by baidoone
Categories Holiday Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a frying pan over low heat, heat the oil. Fry the meat in the oil until it changes color with constant stirring.
- Add the onions and stir until wilted, then add the tomato paste, spices, chicken broth, and water, stirring constantly.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for 60 minutes until the meat is tender.
- Add potatoes and carrots, continue cooking for 10 minutes, then add chickpeas and zucchini. Leave the saucepan for an additional 6 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan over high heat, add a small amount of broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the couscous to the broth and cover the saucepan, stirring occasionally.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and set aside to let the couscous cook on steam.
- To serve, add the couscous to a serving platter, arrange the meat and vegetables on top then ladle the sauce over everything.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS
Categories Side Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Couscous Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Trim zucchini and cut each lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Quarter bell pepper lengthwise, discarding seeds, stem, and ribs. Brush zucchini with oil and grill with bell pepper on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until zucchini is just tender and pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, vegetables may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Cut zucchini into 1-inch-wide pieces and cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt. In a dry 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan toast cumin seeds over moderately low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add couscous and immediately cover pan. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand 5 minutes. With a fork fluff couscous and in a bowl toss with vegetables, garlic paste, and salt to taste.
ROASTED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI, AND CHICKPEA WRAPS
The vegetable filling for this wrap takes its cues from the classic Provencal stew. Soluble fiber in eggplant and chickpeas may reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol; lycopene in tomatoes can help protect against cancer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 teaspoon each thyme and oregano in a small bowl; set vinaigrette aside.
- Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss eggplant, zucchini, onion, and remaining 2 teaspoons each thyme and oregano in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and salt; season with pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Arrange mozzarella in center of lavash pieces or wraps. Top each with 1 1/4 cups vegetable salad. Roll up, and cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 g, Cholesterol 47 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, Sodium 502 g
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