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Couscous Salad

Jaclyn — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:53:06 +0000

Simple and refreshing Couscous Salad! It's brimming with crisp veggies, fresh herbs, tangy feta and tossed with a vibrant lemon dressing.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Another salad recipe to add to the rotation! This one is made with fine tender couscous, a rich olive oil dressing, and the perfect pairing of bright tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs.

It has a delicious Mediterranean flavor that pairs exceptionally well with seafood and chicken.

It's also very versatile and you can swap and add other ingredients like chick peas or pine nuts (see ideas in variations below).

Here you got lots of nutritious ingredients in this tasty salad that you'll feel great about eating! It makes a great lunch or delicious dinner side dish.

Lemon Couscous Recipe (10 Minute Side Dish!)

Jaclyn — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:44:48 +0000

This Lemon Couscous is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

Easy Lemon Couscous

This simple couscous recipe is just one of those must have recipes! And really after you've made it a few times you won't need a recipe at all.

It's so straightforward, easy to memorize and also easy to switch things up with other ingredients you have on hand (see ideas below).

With it's delicious flavor and 10 minutes to finish it will quickly become a weeknight staple!

Pair with chicken, beef, lamb, pork, fish, shrimp, vegetables - options are endless.

One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous

Jaclyn — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:03:45 +0000

The one pan dinner fad maybe came and went but it's still totally my thing! This One Pan Moroccan Chicken and Couscous is one of my favorite one pan dinners to date! It has a delicious blend of flavors and textures, it's a healthy dinner, and it's brimming with those irresistible deliciously spiced Moroccan flavors.

Moroccan Chicken Dinner

I've actually already made this dinner probably 4 or 5 times over the last few months so it's due time that I shared it. It's a combination of two summer favorites (this Grilled Moroccan Chicken and this Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Veggies and Chick Peas), but I blend them together into something that can be made together on the stovetop.

Layered together are diced chicken breasts, sauteed veggies, lemony couscous, sweet apricots or raisins, spices, fresh herbs, and sliced almonds and together they harmoniously create one unforgettable dish!

Because who wants a bland and boring chicken dinner??

How To Make Moroccan Chicken

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My go-to almonds for this recipe are Fisher Almonds (you can use sliced or slivered).

Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables Chick Peas and Almonds

Jaclyn — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 16:20:38 +0000

A flavorful, hearty Moroccan Couscous dish that's packed with roasted vegetables, chickpeas and almonds. It's perfect for summer and sure to be a hit! Enjoy for a healthy lunch or as a side with fish or chicken for a filling, exciting dinner.

My Favorite Couscous Recipe!

There aren't many recipes I post I tell you that you have to try but please let this be one of them! I'm head over heels in love with this delicious Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Chick Peas, and Almonds!

I love the blend of moroccan flavors here and I also really love all the texture going on (think itty bitty couscous, soft roasted veggies, crunchy almonds, chewy raisins and tender chick peas).

And in case you missed it I recently shared a Moroccan Grilled Chicken recipe that pairs perfectly with this couscous and completes the meal. It's a meal I'm excited to make again and again and again!!

So What's In This Couscous?

fresh veggies - bell peppers, carrots, onion, zucchini and garlic
fresh cilantro and mint
lemon
spices - turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and coriander
olive oil
low-sodium chicken broth
chickpeas
almonds
raisins
couscous

How can this amazing salad not taste good with flavors like that? You can also easily adapt this couscous with your favorite veggies it's great for using up what you have in you kitchen.

How to Make This Tasty Couscous

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Grease baking sheet
Add veggies, drizzle with oil and season.
Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
Whisk olive oil, lemon, garlic and most spices.
Bring chicken broth and turmeric to a boil.
Pour hot chicken broth over couscous and raisins in bowl and toss
Cover and rest 5 minutes.
Add roasted vegetables, chick peas, almonds, cilantro, mint and lemon mixture and toss.

It Makes Great Leftovers!

Normally I'm not one that get's super excited about leftovers but I was so happy that there was some of this left after dinner because I ate it for lunch for the next two days and enjoyed it down to the last bite!

If you are getting bored of the same recipes I highly recommend adding this one to your rotation, can I talk it up enough?? Just try it and you'll see why I love it so much!

More Side Dishes You'll Love

Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables, Chick Peas and Almonds

My favorite couscous recipe! It's brimming with bright Moroccon flavors and packed with fresh veggies. You even get some protein from the almonds and chick peas. It's a great lunch on it's own or for dinner pair it with chicken, lamb or beef. It makes great leftovers too!

1 large red bell pepper, (cored and diced)
2 medium carrots, (halved through length and sliced fairly thin)
1 small red onion, (diced into 1-inch chunks)
1 medium zucchini, (halved through the length and sliced)
4 Tbsp olive oil, (divided)
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced garlic ((2 cloves))
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt
1 1/3 cups dry couscous
1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 cup raisins
1 (14 oz) can chick peas, (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, (toasted)
3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp minced fresh mint

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spray a 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place bell pepper, carrots, onions and zucchini on baking sheet.
Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with salt and toss to evenly coat. Roast in preheated oven about 15 minutes until tender, tossing once halfway through roasting.
Then if desired move oven rack closer to broiler and broil for about 1 - 2 minutes to add a light char.
While vegetables are roasting, in a small mixing bowl whisk together remaining 3 Tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and season with 1/4 tsp salt, set aside.
Bring chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt and turmeric to a boil. Place couscous and raisins in a large mixing bowl, pour hot chicken broth over couscous and stir, cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes.
Add roasted vegetables, chick peas, almonds, cilantro, mint and lemon mixture to couscous and toss to evenly coat (while seasoning with a little more salt to taste as desired). Serve warm.
Recipe source: adapted from Scrumpdillyicious

Shrimp and Couscous Foil Packets with Avocado-Mango Salsa

Jaclyn — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:10:54 +0000

Shrimp Foil Packs with Couscous and Avocado Mango Salsa is an easy, flavorful dinner in one! These summery packs are layered with hearty couscous, tender, protein rich shrimp, and a sweet and citrusy mango avocado salsa. It's a dinner that's sure to please!

Shrimp Packs are a Summertime Staple!

These simple shrimp foil packs are so incredibly delicious! They're perfectly flavorful and the simple, fresh salsa just takes them over the top!

It's such a wonderful flavor combination here with the avocado-mango salsa and the cilantro-lime shrimp!

And the couscous and spinach rounds it out - while the couscous makes it more hearty and filling and the spinach adds a veggie to the mix (to pair with all that fruit - yes it's weird that avocados and tomatoes are consider fruit), so you've got a meal all in one simple foil packet dinner.