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Couscous Al Fresco

slmetcal — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:35:19 +0000

1 5.6 ounce package NEAR EAST Toasted Pine Nut Couscous mix

1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained

3 cups packed chopped spinach

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

In large skillet, bring 1-1/4 cups water and contents of Spice Sack to a boil.Stir in couscous and tomatoes.

Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Fluff couscous lightly with a fork. Add spinach, one handful at a time,

stirring well after each addition. Cover; let stand 2 minutes.

Toss with a fork and sprinkle with cheese before serving.

COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

slmetcal — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:00:32 +0000

I originally found this recipe over at Near East. They have some pretty easy recipes.

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3), cut into
1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 cups firmly packed chopped fresh spinach or one 10-ounce package
frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons dry white wine or lemon juice
1 package (5.7 ounces) NEAR EAST Herbed Chicken Flavor Couscous Mix
Grated Parmesan cheese
In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat Add chicken, onion and
garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until chicken is no
longer pink inside.
Stir in spinach, water, mushrooms, wine and contents of Spice Sack;
bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat; Let stand 5 minutes; Fluff
couscous lightly with a fork; Sprinkle with cheese.

Pesto Salmon Couscous

slmetcal — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:00:11 +0000

This Just happens to be one of my husband’s favorite dishes
Recipe Courtesy of Near East.
1 package (5.6 oz) NEAR EAST Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Mix
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce, divided
4 skinless salmon fillets or any type of white fish (~4 oz. Each)

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions; stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon zest and 3 tablespoons basil pesto sauce.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook salmon with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until well browned. Top couscous mixture with prepared salmon fillets.

Classic Garden Couscous

slmetcal — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:30:21 +0000

I found this recipe on the back of couscous box a few years ago, I think it is very tasty.
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breast, skinless, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons white cooking wine
1 Package (5.9 oz.) NEAR EAST Couscous Parmesan Mix
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets, thawed, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

1. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken and garlic for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink inside.
2. Stir in water, cooking wine and contents of spice sack; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in Near East couscous and broccoli; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and tomatoes right before serving.