Recipes ideas for Couscous

When it comes to quick and easy recipe ideas, couscous recipes can not be beat. Just pour boiling water over the couscous, soak for 5 minutes and you’re away. For a simple couscous salad, just add vegetables; or pair couscous (especially couscous salads) with roast chicken or beef to bulk them out into a main course. Similarly, bulk them out with cheeses such as halloumi or feta. You can also serve couscous plain as a side like rice. Giant Couscous takes a little bit longer to cook than traditional couscous. Need some recipe ideas? These quick and easy recipes are perfect for everything from picnics and parties to midweek dinner ideas. Dig into the grain attraction below…

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Gambian Classic Dessert: Chakery
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Gambian Classic Dessert: Chakery Growing up, I always loved rice pudding. As the ultimate comfort food, it can be found in almost every culture. The Lebanese call it moghli and add anise and ginger. In India, rice pudding goes by the name kheer and is flavored with cardamom and a rich array of toppings […]
Recipe by Khadija
Greek Baked Chicken Orzo Recipe
1 hr
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Easy one-pot Greek Baked Chicken Orzo! Perfectly seasoned chicken, nestled into a mixture of tiny orzo pasta with onions, bell peppers, and tomato. All the comfort.
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
30 mins
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A quick and easy homemade chicken and orzo soup that is nice, light and satisfying and just packed with the brightness of summer with the fresh lemon, parsley and a hint of tarragon!
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Parmesan Lemon Orzo Recipe
20 mins
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Parmesan Lemon Orzo Recipe Parmesan lemon orzo is an easy and delicious addition to any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this side dish is fresh, creamy, and great with everything! What’s In Parmesan Lemon Orzo? Here’s what I add: Orzo Butter Garlic Chicken broth Lemon juice Lemon zest Parmesan cheese Let’s Make It To […]
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Creamy Caprece Pasta Recipe
17 mins
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Creamy pasta loaded with tomato and cheese flavors. No cream is used in the recipe. Milk and cheese give the creaminess to the pasta.
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Roasted Vegetable Gemelli Pasta With Pancetta
60 mins
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Roasted Vegetable Gemelli Pasta With Pancetta A pan of roasted vegetables is one of my most favorite things, but I always serve them as a side dish. For something as wonderful as roasted veggies I figured it was time to make them the main show, so a couple weeks ago I did just that and […]
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Stuffed Jumbo Lumaconi Pasta
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Stuffed Jumbo Lumaconi Pasta INGREDIENTS 16 jumbo pasta shells 1-1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced 4 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves, roughly-chopped 12 oz skim-milk ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded skim-milk mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 large egg 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped […]
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells made with ground beef, cheddar, bell peppers and onions with a creamy sauce to drizzle over the shells when they’re done.
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Cheesy Taco Shell Pasta
25 mins
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Cheesy Taco Pasta is easy to make and tastes like the Hamburger Helper you used to eat as a kid except better. Much better.
Recipe by Couscousday Chef
Farfalle (Papillon) Pasta With Bacon And Broccoli
20 mins
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Farfalle (Papillon) Pasta With Bacon And Broccoli This one is a family favorite – both because it’s so easy and quick and because it’s just plain delicious! INGREDIENTS 1 pound farfalle butterfly shaped pasta 1 pound bacon 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package […]
Recipe by Couscousday Chef