Cooked couscous is combined with sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, carrots, onion, garlic, and lots of flavorful spices.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous
Couscous isn't actually a grain - it's made from semolina so it's technically a pasta. Because of the cooking method most people treat it like a grain. It comes in different sizes, and even different colors. The larger Israeli couscous (also called "pearl") has a meatier texture but does take a couple of minutes longer to cook. The smaller version is practically instant to cook. Add it to boiling water, cover and remove from heat. Fluff after 5 minutes.
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Vegetable Couscous
Couscous With Vegetables
A sauteed blend of carrot, onion, and zucchini is mixed with couscous for a tasty and quick side dish that goes well with a variety of other dishes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous Risotto With Wild Mushrooms And Pecorino Cheese
The larger Israeli couscous gives this recipe a similar texture to risotto made with arborio rice but with a reduced cooking time.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Couscous
Cubed chicken is cooked with warm spices, carrots, and couscous and topped with toasted almonds before serving.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous Primavera
Made with garlic, onion, mushrooms, carrots, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, plum tomatoes, milk, couscous
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Made with couscous, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, red onion, fresh oregano, fresh mint, feta cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous with Artichokes and Walnuts
Made with lemon juice, walnuts, water, bay leaf, dried oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, couscous, artichoke hearts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous With Dried Fruit
Made with couscous, dried sour cherries, water, butter, chicken broth, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Couscous With Grilled Scallions
Made with scallions, butter, couscous
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Vegetables Over Couscous
Mediterranean flavors galore. Grilled eggplant and tomatoes make a satisfying, super healthy topping for a bed of couscous.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Israeli Couscous with Cashews and Fresh Herbs
Made with olive oil, onion, Israeli couscous, chicken stock, orange or red bell pepper, cashews, cumin, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Flavored Couscous
Made with salt, couscous, olive oil, garlic, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Algerian Couscous
Made with cayenne pepper, vegetable stock, black pepper, salt, tomato paste, whole cloves, zucchini, yellow squash or yellow zucchini, carrots, yellow or red potatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Honey Couscous (Morocco)
Made with olive oil, raisins, pine nuts, honey, salt, water, couscous
Time: under 30 minutes
French-Style Couscous (Tunisia)
Made with margarine, couscous, water, salt
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Spinach Couscous
Made with lemon wedges, baby spinach leaves, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, whole wheat couscous, lemon peel
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Algerian Couscous With Lamb And Chicken
Made with water, onions, carrot, green bell pepper, eggplant, lamb, chicken, oil, pimento, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Israeli-Style Couscous
Made with fresh parsley, nuts, Israeli couscous, onion, olive oil, chicken broth, dried cranberries, apricots or raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Garbanzos & Couscous
Made with carrots, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, garlic, vegetable broth, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cumin, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Moroccan Mushroom-Garlic Couscous
Made with dried Italian seasoning blend, oil-free Italian dressing, chicken broth, quick cooking couscous, non-stick cooking spray, mushrooms, green onions, red bell...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Moroccan Fruit and Nut Couscous
Made with couscous, vegetable or chicken broth, almonds, dried apricots, dried dates, ground ginger, salt and pepper, pomegranate, cilantro, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Lobster's Citrus Couscous
Made with mandarin oranges, couscous, water, fresh dill, fresh mint, salt, white pepper, brown sugar, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Apple Cinnamon Couscous
Made with couscous, cinnamon, apple juice, dried apples, raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetable Couscous With Asian Vinaigrette
Made with fresh cilantro, olive oil, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, sugar, fresh shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, red cabbage, red onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fruity Nutty Couscous
Made with sliced almonds, couscous, chicken broth or water, butter, dried apricots, dried currants or raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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