Tag: couscous

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Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Mint & Feta

Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked couscous 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Couscous with Rutabaga & Beef Stew

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 pound sirloin or strip steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound rutabaga (about 1/2 medium), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground […]

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Barbecued Lime Shrimp and Corn

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ⅓ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces 1 ½ pounds large […]

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Lamb Chops and Lemony Couscous Salad 15

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 c. pearl or Israeli couscous 3 tbsp. olive oil 8 small lamb loin chops 3/4 tsp. ground cumin Kosher salt pepper 1 lemon 2 c. baby arugula or spinach DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the couscous and cook until tender, 8 […]

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken 8

Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind […]

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Best Budget-Friendly Recipes 2

In-season, sweet red cherries are a bountiful bargain, and they lend a wonderfully fresh, fruity element that pairs well with pork. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup […]

Pork Chops with Cherry Couscous 11

In-season, sweet red cherries are a bountiful bargain, and they lend a wonderfully fresh, fruity element that pairs well with pork. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup […]

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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers 1

You can set up this recipe in less than fifteen minutes, turn on the slow cooker, and go. Come back in four hours, and your supper will be ready. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked couscous 2 (4-ounce) links spicy turkey Italian sausage 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

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Pork Chops with Cherry Couscous 1

In-season, sweet red cherries are a bountiful bargain, and they lend a wonderfully fresh, fruity element that pairs well with pork. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup […]

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Stuff chicken breasts with a savory mixture of couscous, tomato, olive and feta cheese for an elegant, Mediterranean-style meal that’s fit for company. Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons […]