Southwestern Couscous...................Donna! Hi Chanda

[Guest guest]

It's just like buying Rice A Roni when you use those package couscous mixes.LOL

Better to make your own and season it up. It's really a wonderful treat as a

side dish, and you can add all the onions you like....Donna

 

Chanda/Maria <puterwitch wrote:I am glad you say this. I bought a

box of the mix, mushroom and herb, it was blah. I wouldn't even think to do it

from scratch. I will give it a shot before I give up on it, thanks,

Blessing,s

Chanda

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GeminiDragon

Saturday, March 26, 2005 6:14 PM

Re: Re: Southwestern

Couscous...................Donna! Hi Shawn

 

 

Hi Shawn,

Couscous is bland with a wonderful chewy texture. Add all the spices you

desire and some garlic too. I only buy the plain. I don't care for the

flavored mixes. You will enjoy a good dish. You could also add a can of the

diced Ortega chiles....Donna

 

matrixenos <matrixenos wrote:

 

Hiya Donna! I got the ingredients for this recipe yesterday. I

bought a box of Parmesan Couscous (they also had pine nut flavored and

something else). Got home opened er up and saw bugs - returned it and

got a " glass jar " container of " plain " couscous. Question - do you

suggest adding any spices or herbs or leave it as is (the couscous

that is)? I'm putting in all of the " optional " ingredients and

probably garlic too. Any suggestions? Thanks (and thanks again for

the recipe).

 

Shawn

 

, GeminiDragon

<thelilacflower> wrote:

> Southwestern Couscous

> 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

> 2 tblsp canola or olive oil

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can vegetable broth

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes

> 1 tsp ground cumin

> 1 tsp chili powder

> 10 ounces of couscous

> 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed

> *optional chopped jalapeno pepper

> *optional 1/2 cup grated cheese or soy cheese

> *optional sliced olives

>

> Saute 1/3 cup of the green onions in oil over medium heat until

tender. Stir in broth, stewed tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Heat

to a boil, remove from heat.

> Stir in couscous and beans and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Stir

couscous mixture to fluff and serve. Garnish with balance of green

onions and some sliced olives and cheese if desired.

>

>

> " A smile is a curve that sets all things straight. "

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

ok great. I will

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GeminiDragon

Saturday, March 26, 2005 6:23 PM

Re: Re: Southwestern

Couscous...................Donna! Hi Chanda

 

 

It's just like buying Rice A Roni when you use those package couscous

mixes.LOL Better to make your own and season it up. It's really a wonderful

treat as a side dish, and you can add all the onions you like....Donna

 

Chanda/Maria <puterwitch wrote:I am glad you say this. I bought a

box of the mix, mushroom and herb, it was blah. I wouldn't even think to do it

from scratch. I will give it a shot before I give up on it, thanks,

Blessing,s

Chanda

-

GeminiDragon

Saturday, March 26, 2005 6:14 PM

Re: Re: Southwestern

Couscous...................Donna! Hi Shawn

 

 

Hi Shawn,

Couscous is bland with a wonderful chewy texture. Add all the spices you

desire and some garlic too. I only buy the plain. I don't care for the

flavored mixes. You will enjoy a good dish. You could also add a can of the

diced Ortega chiles....Donna

 

matrixenos <matrixenos wrote:

 

Hiya Donna! I got the ingredients for this recipe yesterday. I

bought a box of Parmesan Couscous (they also had pine nut flavored and

something else). Got home opened er up and saw bugs - returned it and

got a " glass jar " container of " plain " couscous. Question - do you

suggest adding any spices or herbs or leave it as is (the couscous

that is)? I'm putting in all of the " optional " ingredients and

probably garlic too. Any suggestions? Thanks (and thanks again for

the recipe).

 

Shawn

 

, GeminiDragon

<thelilacflower> wrote:

> Southwestern Couscous

> 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

> 2 tblsp canola or olive oil

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can vegetable broth

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes

> 1 tsp ground cumin

> 1 tsp chili powder

> 10 ounces of couscous

> 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed

> *optional chopped jalapeno pepper

> *optional 1/2 cup grated cheese or soy cheese

> *optional sliced olives

>

> Saute 1/3 cup of the green onions in oil over medium heat until

tender. Stir in broth, stewed tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Heat

to a boil, remove from heat.

> Stir in couscous and beans and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Stir

couscous mixture to fluff and serve. Garnish with balance of green

onions and some sliced olives and cheese if desired.

>

>

> " A smile is a curve that sets all things straight. "