15 Couscous Recipes for Whatever's in Your Fridge
With a nutty, sweet flavor and fluffy texture, couscous pairs with just about everything. Here are 15 ways to turn this fast-cooking ingredient into a delicious and nutritious dinner.
Roasted Carrots with Turmeric Couscous
Curry powder and turmeric make this dish extra warm, perfect for a light dinner or hearty side. Plus, it's just so dang pretty to look at!
Recipe: Try our Roasted Carrots with Turmeric Couscous
Lamb Meatballs with Israeli Couscous
Top this tasty meal off with yogurt and mint for a Greek feast.
Recipe: Try our Lamb Meatballs with Israeli Couscous
Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
Veggies, grains, protein—this 35-minute meal might become your new go-to weeknight dinner.
Recipe: Try our Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
Cheesy Pearl Couscous with Roasted Broccoli
Cook couscous in chicken broth for a no-effort flavor boost.
Recipe: Try our Cheesy Pearl Couscous with Roasted Broccoli
Moroccan Chicken & Carrots with Couscous
Toss all the veggies and chicken in a Dutch oven, cook the couscous, and voila! You've got a delicious dinner the whole fam will love.
Recipe: Try our Moroccan Chicken & Carrots with Couscous
One-Pot Ginger Chicken, Bok Choy & Couscous
A simple combo of brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce give the chicken and couscous loads of flavor.
Recipe: Try our One-Pot Ginger Chicken, Bok Choy & Couscous
Tilapia Baked in Couscous
Forget breadcrumbs; we're topping all our fish with this pretty sun-dried tomato-couscous mix from now on.
Recipe: Try our Tilapia Baked in Couscous
Lentil-Couscous Salad
This salad only requires a simple dressing of EVOO and lemon juice, our personal fave!
Recipe: Try our Lentil-Couscous Salad
Grilled Fish with Moroccan Chermoula Sauce & Zucchini Couscous
The Chermoula Sauce is loaded with chile, garlic, mint, cilantro, parsley, paprika, cumin, and coriander. So. Much. Flavor.
Recipe: Try our Grilled Fish with Moroccan Chermoula Sauce & Zucchini Couscous
Pearl Couscous Risotto with Arugula
Using pearl couscous makes risotto super thick and fluffy, and a bit of arugula keeps it all fresh.
Recipe: Try our Pearl Couscous Risotto with Arugula
Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Take advantage of squash season with this couscous-stuffed recipe.
Recipe: Try our Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Tuna Steaks with Broccoli & Couscous
Mix red grapes into your couscous for a blend of textures.
Recipe: Try our Tuna Steaks with Broccoli & Couscous
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
This recipe floats our boat! The stuffed zucchini is easier than it looks, and the helping of couscous on the side will keep you full for hours.
Recipe: Try our Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Pine Nut Couscous
When serving, spoon chicken and sauce over the couscous so it can soak up all that delicious flavor.
Recipe: Try our Moroccan Skillet Chicken with Pine Nut Couscous
Roasted Cauliflower with Couscous & Mint
Keep this recipe on hand for all those cool nights you want something easy, hearty, and tasty.
Recipe: Try our Roasted Cauliflower with Couscous & Mint