whats a good recipe for couscous...?

Answer 1

BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS

The different colored peppers in this recipe add a bright dimension for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

Half a red bell pepper, finely diced
Half an orange bell pepper, finely diced
Olive oil, as needed.
2 tablespoon butter
2 cups water or chicken broth
12 oz couscous
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté the peppers in olive oil and butter until just soft. Meanwhile, start bringing the water or broth to a boil. Add the couscous, salt, and pepper to the bell peppers and sauté for another minute or two. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover, turn off the heat and let stand for five minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, taste for additional salt and pepper, and serve.

Chef Mark

Answer 2

Roasted Onion and Cherry Tomato Couscous

Ingredients

1 onion
12 cherry tomatoes
50g couscous
2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato paste
finely chopped parsley
olive oil

Chop the onion and put in and oven proof dish with the tomatoes and roast for 30 minutes.

Once they are ready add the required amount of boiling water to the couscous (or until soft) and add in the onion and tomato mixture including any excess oil. Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste and parsley.

Leave for 5 minutes and stir again and then taste to make sure the couscous is soft.

If necessary add more water, leave for 5 minutes and taste again. Season if necessary.

Answer 3

Moroccan Cheddar Couscous
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1 cup couscous, uncooked
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth; heat to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff couscous mixture with a fork. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro.