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Couscous

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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recipe for vegetable couscous

Vegetable Couscous

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

recipe for couscous risotto with wild mushrooms and pecorino cheese

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

recipe for couscous with vegetables

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


recipe for mediterranean couscous salad

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

recipe for couscous primavera

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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recipe for chicken couscous

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

recipe for couscous with artichokes and walnuts

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

recipe for couscous with dried fruit

Couscous With Dried Fruit

Made with couscous, dried sour cherries, water, butter, chicken broth, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for couscous with grilled scallions

Couscous With Grilled Scallions

Made with scallions, butter, couscous

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled vegetables over couscous

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

recipe for israeli couscous with cashews and fresh herbs

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


recipe for garlic flavored couscous

Garlic Flavored Couscous

Made with salt, couscous, olive oil, garlic, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for algerian couscous

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

recipe for honey couscous (morocco)

Honey Couscous (Morocco)

Made with olive oil, raisins, pine nuts, honey, salt, water, couscous


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon spinach couscous

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

recipe for algerian couscous with lamb and chicken

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

recipe for israeli-style couscous

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


recipe for french-style couscous (tunisia)

French-Style Couscous (Tunisia)

Made with margarine, couscous, water, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker garbanzos & couscous

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

recipe for moroccan mushroom-garlic couscous

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


recipe for apple cinnamon couscous

Apple Cinnamon Couscous

Made with couscous, cinnamon, apple juice, dried apples, raisins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for moroccan fruit and nut couscous

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

recipe for vegetable couscous with asian vinaigrette

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


recipe for fruity nutty couscous

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

recipe for red lobster's citrus couscous

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

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