Gingery Shrimp and Couscous

Quentin Bacon

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 30m | Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce box (1 1/2 cups) couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 ounces snow peas, cut in half on the diagonal
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil.
4. Nestle the shrimp in the onion mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add the snow peas and stir. Continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, salt, and pepper.
6. Divide the couscous among bowls. Spoon the shrimp and snow peas on top.

By Kate Merker,  June 2007

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White Bean and Tuna Panzanella

Anna Williams

 Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 10m

Ingredients

• 1/2 baguette, torn into 2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 2 pickles (preferably half-sour), cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• kosher salt and pepper
• 2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained

Directions

1. Heat broiler. On a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet, toss the baguette pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, pickles, onion, vinegar, the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
3. Fold in the toasted baguette.
4. Divide the mixture among bowls and top with the tuna.

By Sara Quessenberry and Kate Merker,  August 2008

 

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Linguine With Zucchini and Chickpeas

Anna Williams

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine (3/4 box)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 small zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
• kosher salt
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, drain, and return the pasta to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and ½ teaspoon salt.
3. Cook the zucchini, tossing often, until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas, garlic, and red pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Toss the pasta with the reserved pasta water and ¼ cup of the Parmesan.
6. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with the zucchini mixture and the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan.

By Kate Merker,  August 2009
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Spaghetti With Zucchini, Walnuts, and Raisins

Romulo Yanes

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti (3⁄4 box)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds small zucchini (4 to 5), cut into thin half-moons
• 3/4 cup raisins
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
4. Add the zucchini and raisins and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.

By Kate Merker,  July 2010

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