Couscous
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Topic: Couscous
Posted By: MamaT
Subject: Couscous
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 3:16pm
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I made a couscous salad today for the first ever time and it was delicious. I took it to meet a friend and it was well received there too, so thought i'd share.
I made it with; Wilted spinach Cherry tomatoes Feta Chorizo It was so quick and easy and quite filling too. I will definately be making it again. Feel free to share your couscous recipes -------------  
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 3:40pm
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if you use stock instead of water it gives it a great taste too... but make sure the stock isnt too strong. a nice vege stock is yum. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: mothermercury
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 4:14pm
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Mmmmm, I LOVE couscous!
One of my favourites is http://thebiggestloser.com.au/orange-cous-cous-with-sultanas-yoghurt.htm - orange couscous with yogurt , which I saw on the Biggest Loser Australia. Delicious for breakfast. I also like peppers stuffed with couscous. It's just couscous cooked in a bit of stock, crumbled up feta, onion and tomato all chopped up, mixed together and put in half a yellow pepper. Then bake in the oven til the pepper is soft. Yum! |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 4:17pm
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I make one that has
Couscous cooked in chicken stock, garlic and moroccan seasoning (master foods), then i chuck in, dates, oranges, feta, mint, pine nuts I also make a tabbuleh type one, 1C couscous, chopped up mint, parsley, tomato, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, feta |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 5:11pm
I have never cooked couscous but want to try it out on the kids...must try these ones 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 January 2011 at 8:06pm
I use the absorbtion method so technically I dont cook it 
cous cous cooked in chick or veg stock (sometimes I do half and half) with bacon, onion, garlic, mushroom, red pepper, courgette and peas. YUMMO! Takes 5 minutes to cook up the veg and boil the kettle then cover it and leave it until you need it. -------------   
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 5:20pm
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I am going to have to try it...must write it on the shopping list
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Posted By: sarahm
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 8:01pm
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Floyd loves couscous!! if l'm feeling really lazy he has it with chop chop chicken and peas, he hoovers it and always wants more ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 8:33pm
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Ooh yum, there are some good ideas here to try for next time, thanks ladies. -------------
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 30 January 2011 at 10:44pm
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Hmm yummo. I love couscous! My fave is Roast Pumpkin and Couscous Salad hmmm.
I definitely agree with the vege stock instead of water, it adds a great flavour. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 9:06am
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Another one I do is
Bake red onion chunks and fresh beetroot chunks in oven in a little olive oil, add to couscous with baby spinach, pine nuts, feta, avocado |
Posted By: MrsJMcD
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 10:47pm
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cous cous is awesome, and a life saver for me - there are so many things I can't eat because of DS's reflux but cous cous doesn't seem to bother him.
I can't do dairy, onions, garlic or spices and a good few green vegies and stock is off the menu but i flavour the cous cous with dried mixed herbs and salt and let it absorb the water, then toss through roasted pumpkin, kumara, mushrooms and potato; acid-free tomatoes, baby spinach and season with salt, pepper, olive oil and a wee dash of balsamic vinegar (which might not be that good for DS but I seem to get away with it.). |