And couscous is SO easy to cook! It’s a simple ratio: one cup of grain to one cup water and ready in about 5 minutes. How easy is that?
What is Couscous?
Popular in Moroccan cuisine, couscous can be prepared and served at any meal because of its versatility. Unlike quinoa, which is a seed and is gluten-free, couscous is actually a tiny, round pasta made from whole wheat semolina flour. Couscous resembles small pellets, but there is also a pearl sized version (also known as pearl couscous or Israeli couscous). Both couscous and quinoa can be used interchangeably in most recipes as long as they are added cooked because quinoa takes a lot longer to cook. Try it in this delicious black bean salad to change things up!
How to Make Couscous
To make Moroccan couscous (the smallest grain of couscous): To Cook Pearl/Israeli Couscous
How to Store Couscous
Since couscous is essentially another form of pasta, it can be stored the same way any cooked pasta is.
Place cooked couscous in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Couscous can be frozen, but remember, pasta is never as firm when defrosted.
With couscous, it’s easy to make a fresh batch! There are so many ways you can use couscous, like this Mediterranean couscous salad, that it won’t last that long anyway!
What To Serve With Couscous
Because it’s so easy to prepare and has mild flavor, couscous can upgrade rice and pasta dishes. Plus, it can be served hot or cold! Who doesn’t love that? Couscous goes great with meat dishes, especially chicken. It also fits in well in vegetarian dishes. Try it with these balsamic grilled vegetables for a meatless Monday meal!
Couscous is delicious paired with grilled salmon or chicken breast. Have it place of rice in curried chicken or Mongolian beef. Or make a cheese sauce served over couscous to keep the kids happy!
More Delicious Side Dishes:
How to Make Grits – a classic side dish! How to Steam Broccoli – our favorite side How to Cook Brown Rice (oven/stove) – super versatile How to Make Cauliflower Rice – low carb How to Cook Asparagus (Steam, Grill, Bake) – healthy and easy!
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