Seasoned Couscous Recipes

Steps:

• Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.
• Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Steps:

• Couscous: Bring the water to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat, then turn off the heat.
• In a shallow baking dish combine the couscous, salt and olive oil, tossing to coat. Add in the warm water and smooth the couscous into an even layer. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 15 minutes by the stove.
• Gremolata: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice with the sea salt, garlic and parsley. Stir in enough olive oil to blend and bring the ingredients together. Taste for seasoning.
• When ready to serve, flake the couscous with a fork and taste for seasoning. If the texture is a little too al dente, microwave the dish for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Reseason the couscous with salt, if necessary. Toss it with the gremolata and, again, taste for seasoning.

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
• In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; sauté stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
• Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
• Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
• Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, combine first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat; stir in couscous.
• Cover and let stand for 5 minues or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork.