Couscous magic: 5 dishes that are simple yet delicious
What's the story
Couscous is a magical grain! It cooks super fast and can turn into a zillion yummy meals. Need a light lunch or a filling dinner? Couscous has your back! It soaks up all the tasty flavors and gets super fluffy. Just add your favorite veggies, herbs, and spices for a meal that's sure to impress. Ready to get cooking? Try these five easy recipes. You'll be enjoying delicious couscous in no time!
Fresh flavors
Mediterranean couscous salad
This salad mixes couscous with crisp veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Throw in some olives and feta cheese for that true Mediterranean feel. Just toss it all with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a light and zesty dish. Perfect for hot days or as a side dish for dinner.
Bold taste
Spicy vegetable couscous
If you like a little kick in your food, you'll love this spicy vegetable couscous. Just saute onions, garlic, carrots, and zucchini with cumin and paprika until everything's nice and tender. Then, stir it all into your cooked couscous. Top it off with some fresh cilantro or parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
Zesty twist
Lemon herb couscous
Lemon herb couscous is super easy to make and packed with flavor. To start, cook your couscous in vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor. Once it's done, stir in some lemon zest, chopped parsley or mint leaves, salt, and pepper. This makes a great side dish for grilled veggies or any main course.
Sweet delight
Sweet cinnamon raisin couscous
If you want something sweet but not quite dessert, try sweet cinnamon raisin couscous. By cooking it in almond milk instead of water, you add creaminess. And, tossing in raisins while it cooks naturally infuses sweetness. Just dust some ground cinnamon on top before serving it warm.
Exotic blend
Curried chickpea couscous
The warm spices in this protein-packed chickpea dish make it a comforting and filling meal. Simply saute an onion and garlic in curry powder, then stir in canned (drained and rinsed) chickpeas and your favorite cooked, fluffy grains. Mix until everything is well-coated and serve warm, topping with chopped coriander leaves for extra flavor if you like.