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INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup couscous (45g)
1 teaspoon moroccan seasoning
1/4 cup boiling water (60ml)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (95g) tuna in brine , drained and flaked
2green shallots , ends trimmed and finely chopped
1 tomato , coarsely chopped
1/4 lebanese cucumbers , finely chopped
1/4 green capsicum , deseeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint
2 lettuce leaves
DIRECTIONS
Place couscous and seasoning into a heatproof bowl.
Pour over the water while stirring with a fork.
Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is [...]
Couscous is easy to cook—just add it to boiling water, remove it from the heat, and let it stand for a few minutes until the water is absorbed. The addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, garbanzo beans and golden raisins gives this side dish a Mediterranean flair.
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INGREDIENTS
8 ounces couscous , Dry
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon dill , fresh chopped
1 teaspoon mint , fresh chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8ounce)can mandarin oranges
DIRECTIONS
Place water, salt, sugar, pepper and olive oil in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add couscous cover and let stand for about 7 minutes.
Fold in oranges, juice, and fresh herbs.
Let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Chef’s Tip:.
Try adding raisins or dates [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups couscous
1/2 cup mixed fruit, finely diced
3 tablespoons chopped nuts
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Combine the couscous, dried fruit and nuts; set aside.
Scald the milk; stir in the honey and vanilla. Add the couscous mixture; stir once. Cover and let stand until all the milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
To serve, spoon into bowls. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a separate [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
3 tablespoons gingerroot , finely chopped
1 cup white wine
1 lb shrimp , peeled, deveined
8 ounces snow peas , cut in half on the diagonal
1/3 cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10ounce)box couscous , 1 1/2 cups
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 2 [...]