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Old 12-17-2009, 12:46 PM #1
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Default Couscous. Tried it?

Hey, has anyone tried couscous? It is amazing, I tried it the other night at a friends house because I was super hungry and now I am looking for the best deal for where to buy it. Does anyone know?

Anyone have any good recipes for it?
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It is good. I think you can buy it at any good grocery store. I would think there would be recipes on the package or try your search engine. Others will be along.
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I love couscous! Try this website for recipes..www.neareast.com

Here is a favorite of ours..

Israeli Couscous, Asparagus, Cucumber and Olive Salad

1 garlic clove
3 tbls. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups roasted Israeli Couscous (about 6 oz)

2 cups 1/2 inch pieces thin asparagus spears, blanched 2 mins.
2 cups 1/2 inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halves
2 large green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled feta cheese (about 7 oz.)

Press garlic clove into small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard, whisk in oil.
Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Bring broth to boil in heavy med. saucepan. Mix in couscous. Cover, reduce heat to med-low and simmer until couscous is tender and all broth is absorbed, about 10 mins. Transfer couscous to large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 45 mins.

Mix asparaus, cucumber, olives, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves into couscous. Add dressing, toss. Gently mix in cheese.

Can be made 2 hrs. ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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I love couscous! Try this website for recipes..www.neareast.com

Here is a favorite of ours..

Israeli Couscous, Asparagus, Cucumber and Olive Salad

1 garlic clove
3 tbls. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups roasted Israeli Couscous (about 6 oz)

2 cups 1/2 inch pieces thin asparagus spears, blanched 2 mins.
2 cups 1/2 inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halves
2 large green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled feta cheese (about 7 oz.)

Press garlic clove into small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard, whisk in oil.
Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Bring broth to boil in heavy med. saucepan. Mix in couscous. Cover, reduce heat to med-low and simmer until couscous is tender and all broth is absorbed, about 10 mins. Transfer couscous to large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 45 mins.

Mix asparaus, cucumber, olives, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves into couscous. Add dressing, toss. Gently mix in cheese.

Can be made 2 hrs. ahead. Let stand at room temperature.


Holy Moly that sounds good! Thanks, I am going to have to buy some couscous tonight and give it a try!
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