What do I do with couscous?
tegantheaverage
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I always live couscous when I have it so would like to try cooking with it. What should I have it with?
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I have it by itself most of the time.
Try stuffing it in a red pepper and putting it in the oven! So yummy!
Today I had a little bit of cous cous on a wrap with a bunch of veggies because I didn't have any sauce left!
Or throw a bunch of things in it! Chicken, veggies, etc. It's great for a lot of things, just experiment!0 -
I love Cous Cous, I however use the packet Cous Cous that is flavoured, rather than the plain stuff. I usually have it as a side to fish, etc just like someone may use rice, but today I decided to try something different and fried some mushrooms, added some spinach, parsley and laughing cow. It was very nice
you could also try stuffing some peppers, tomatoes, or mushrooms. Iv slso seen it used in a wrap, which i havent tried yet. There's loads you can do with it but I like simple recipes that don't involve millions of ingredients lol 0 -
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Preheat your oven to 425F.
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water + ground cumin and coriander to taste to a boil, remove from the heat and mix in 1 cup of whole wheat couscous. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
While the couscous is doing it's own thing, prepare:
2 large carrots, on the diagonal
1 large red onion, into half-moons
2 medium sweet peppers (red/orange/yellow all work)
1 large zucchini, on the diagonal
optional - broocoli florets, brussel sprouts halved, eggplant cubed into 1" pcs, etc.
Toss the vegetables with some olive oil or spray and place on 2 lined cookie sheets. Roast for 30-40 minutes, switching the sheets and turning half-way through, until they are soft and deliciously browned. You can use whatever vegetables you like, really.
Once everything is cooled, toss together a dressing with 2 Tbsp balsamic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, some cumin and coriander to taste. Mix the couscous, vegetables, and dressing, and add in 1/2 pint of grape tomatoes (I slice them in half) and a ton of fresh chopped cilantro. Makes about 6 servings and it's incredibly delicious. I serve it over a bed of spinach for lunch.
You can also add in chick peas, soy beans or other legumes for protein. Whatever you like.
I switch it up sometimes and use bulgur wheat, as well. Or use hot curry powder instead of the cumin/coriander mix. It's a very versatile base recipe. And everyone loves it!
Looks something like this:
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Most amazing recipe for couscous comes from Joy of Cooking: "Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts and Raisins."
YUM!0 -
I have a simple recipe that I use, but it tastes really good and is easy to make!
I start with a packaged box of cous cous (chicken or parmesan flavored). In a separate pan, I cook shrimp (large or salad size, doesn't matter) with fresh chopped garlic and spices, and then throw in a LOT of spinach and some diced tomatoes. I throw everything together, and it is a lower-calorie version of what I might do with white rice! I also get a good serving of veggies in there, too.0 -
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Thanks everyone!0
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Preheat your oven to 425F.
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water + ground cumin and coriander to taste to a boil, remove from the heat and mix in 1 cup of whole wheat couscous. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
While the couscous is doing it's own thing, prepare:
2 large carrots, on the diagonal
1 large red onion, into half-moons
2 medium sweet peppers (red/orange/yellow all work)
1 large zucchini, on the diagonal
optional - broocoli florets, brussel sprouts halved, eggplant cubed into 1" pcs, etc.
Toss the vegetables with some olive oil or spray and place on 2 lined cookie sheets. Roast for 30-40 minutes, switching the sheets and turning half-way through, until they are soft and deliciously browned. You can use whatever vegetables you like, really.
Once everything is cooled, toss together a dressing with 2 Tbsp balsamic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, some cumin and coriander to taste. Mix the couscous, vegetables, and dressing, and add in 1/2 pint of grape tomatoes (I slice them in half) and a ton of fresh chopped cilantro. Makes about 6 servings and it's incredibly delicious. I serve it over a bed of spinach for lunch.
You can also add in chick peas, soy beans or other legumes for protein. Whatever you like.
I switch it up sometimes and use bulgur wheat, as well. Or use hot curry powder instead of the cumin/coriander mix. It's a very versatile base recipe. And everyone loves it!
Yum! That looks so good!0 -
Preheat your oven to 425F.
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water + ground cumin and coriander to taste to a boil, remove from the heat and mix in 1 cup of whole wheat couscous. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool.
While the couscous is doing it's own thing, prepare:
2 large carrots, on the diagonal
1 large red onion, into half-moons
2 medium sweet peppers (red/orange/yellow all work)
1 large zucchini, on the diagonal
optional - broocoli florets, brussel sprouts halved, eggplant cubed into 1" pcs, etc.
Toss the vegetables with some olive oil or spray and place on 2 lined cookie sheets. Roast for 30-40 minutes, switching the sheets and turning half-way through, until they are soft and deliciously browned. You can use whatever vegetables you like, really.
Once everything is cooled, toss together a dressing with 2 Tbsp balsamic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, some cumin and coriander to taste. Mix the couscous, vegetables, and dressing, and add in 1/2 pint of grape tomatoes (I slice them in half) and a ton of fresh chopped cilantro. Makes about 6 servings and it's incredibly delicious. I serve it over a bed of spinach for lunch.
You can also add in chick peas, soy beans or other legumes for protein. Whatever you like.
I switch it up sometimes and use bulgur wheat, as well. Or use hot curry powder instead of the cumin/coriander mix. It's a very versatile base recipe. And everyone loves it!
Looks something like this:
I'm totally bumping this because this ^^^^^ looks yummo0 -
A spoon. Forks don't hold it well and knives are dangerous.0
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My favorite is to toss it with olive oil and garlic or olive oil and parmesan. Then serve it with a vegie and tilapia.0
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I usually eat it with roasted peppers but I made this the other day and it was amazing... http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/chorizo-pea-and-lemon-couscous. Great cold the next day for lunch too!0
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Instead of water, use chicken broth. Throw in a sauteed onion, some frozen peas (closer to the end of it's cook cycle), garlic, salt, and pepper. You can add any chopped veggie and it will be great.0
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ANYTHING!
When I eat couscous, I add anything I have available to eat with it.
I discovered the other day tuna with couscous, tomatoes and onion makes a good combination all mixed together with some more vegetables on the side.0 -
Oh man, cous cous is a beautiful thing. You really can use it in or with anything. I like to add black beans and eat it as a main meal. you can put it in salads or make cold salads out of it. Season it with parm cheese and pepper and it compliments any chicken or fish! There are TONS of recipes online that contain cous cous!0
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I usually eat coucous by itself. But sometimes I'll eat it with two boiled eggs. Or I'll have it with a salad. There is so much to do with it.0
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I like mine with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and basil. Then my favorite things to add are artichokes, black olives, tomato, red or yellow peppers, green onions, spinach, and feta cheese.0
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For the finer grain couscous, I like it with sauteed onion, lemon, and cilantro. Easy and tasty!
With the larger couscous (I get Bob's Red Mill whole wheat pearl couscous), I use it as a substitute for pasta and put pasta sauce on it.0 -
i go 1 cup couscous to 1 cup stock
Add spinach, red onion ,mushrooms, coquette , Peppers, Olives, Sun-dried tomato and feta! nom nom
You can also do this with quinoa0 -
I like to put a serving of couscous in a bowl and top with lentils, sautéed kale, spicy tomato sauce and colby cheese then pop in the microwave for a minute or two to melt the cheese. I also eat quinoa and polenta this way.0
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Great suggestions! Thanks everyone 0
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On a whim, I bought a box of toasted pine nut couscous last week. To my knowledge, I have never eaten couscous, but in my journey to fitness, I have been broadening my culinary horizons. I cooked the couscous today for lunch, eat it as a "filler" with my salad and baked chicken breast. That stuff is good. I have a feeling couscous will be a regular part of my diet now.
The things you learn when you get a little bit open-minded and willing.....0 -
Try this also make it standard add to it onion and mushroom and cilantro and or spinach, after all mixed, take a boneless, skinless chicken breast, take a knife and slide the tip in to the breast from the top towards the bottom stopping half way this forms a pocket use spoon a small one and stuff the mixture into the chicken breast and then season the breast outside with lemon, garlic , pepper, and salt or personal favorites, then bake in oven that has been preheated to 350-375 and cook until done, eat with a salad and makes nice meal0
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