Rosemary Couscous Recipes

ROSEMARY CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove pan from the heat; cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in the bowl of a blender or food processor; mix on low until mixture thickens. Stir in rosemary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine the chicken, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Stir in the couscous, Feta cheese, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with half the dressing. Taste, and add more dressing as desired, or, if making the salad in advance, add additional dressing just before serving.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

ROSEMARY AND GARLIC LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped. Coat chops with garlic mixture. Arrange chops in single layer on baking sheet. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Preheat broiler. Watching closely, broil lamb 4 to 5 inches from heat source until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer 3 chops to each plate and serve.

LEMON ROSEMARY COUSCOUS

Steps:

• bring the garlic, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary and shallot to a gentle boil.
• allow to gently boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
• add couscous, cover and turn heat off.
• allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• remove rosemary stems and any remaining large pieces of garlic (if desired.) fluff with a fork and serve.

LEMON ROSEMARY COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except cous cous to a sauce pan.
• Bring to boil, stirring occassionally.
• Allow to boil for 3 minutes.
• Stir in cous cous and remove from heat.
• Cover and let sit until tender, fluff with fork occassionally.
• Serve with a lemon slice and enjoy.