Best Couscous Recipes

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Couscous is a sweet nutty grain made from semolina wheat. It used to be a North African delicacy, though it is becoming increasingly common worldwide. There are three varieties of couscous, Moroccan, Lebanese, and Israeli couscous. Moroccan couscous is the tiniest and takes a short time to cook. It is also the most widely available out of these three. Lebanese is the biggest and also requires the longest time to cook. Israeli or pearl couscous is right between Morrocan and Lenanese couscous in terms of both size and cooking time. Toss this North African staple into salads or serve it as a side to a protein-packed main, you'll never run out of ideas to cook with our couscous recipes.

Golden Couscous with Apricots & Crispy Onions Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Couscous is a sweet nutty grain made from semolina wheat. It used to be a North African delicacy, though it is becoming increasingly common worldwide. There are three varieties of couscous, Moroccan, Lebanese, and Israeli couscous. Moroccan couscous is the tiniest and takes a short time to cook. It is also the most widely available out of these three. Lebanese is the biggest and also requires the longest time to cook. Israeli or pearl couscous is right between Morrocan and Lenanese couscous in terms of both size and cooking time. Toss this North African staple into salads or serve it as a side to a protein-packed main, you'll never run out of ideas to cook with our couscous recipes.

One-Pan Chicken Couscous Recipe

40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Couscous is a sweet nutty grain made from semolina wheat. It used to be a North African delicacy, though it is becoming increasingly common worldwide. There are three varieties of couscous, Moroccan, Lebanese, and Israeli couscous. Moroccan couscous is the tiniest and takes a short time to cook. It is also the most widely available out of these three. Lebanese is the biggest and also requires the longest time to cook. Israeli or pearl couscous is right between Morrocan and Lenanese couscous in terms of both size and cooking time. Toss this North African staple into salads or serve it as a side to a protein-packed main, you'll never run out of ideas to cook with our couscous recipes.

Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

55 mins

5 from 1 vote

This chicken recipe is brimming with a variety of flavors- sweet, zesty, and savory. It's served with couscous to make a complete, nutritious meal.

Tabbouleh-Style Couscous with Veggie Burgers Recipe

20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Filled with the flavors of the Mediterranean, this tabbouleh-style couscous also has the savory, meaty goodness of veggie burger bits.

Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette Recipe

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Sweet and savory flavors are melded in one delicious this with this couscous salad recipe. This healthy side dish is tossed in with some apricot dressing.

Mango Couscous Recipe

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

Sweet mangoes and raisins, along with spicy jalapeno, adds bites of sweet-savory flavors to this herbed and creamy mango couscous dish!

Couscous-Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

1 hr 10 mins

5 from 1 vote

Roasted cornish hens that are fall-off-the-bone tender are stuffed with a filling sweet-spiced couscous mixture, to yield a delectable dinner meal!

Monkfish Couscous Recipe

34 mins

4.5000 from 2 votes

Flaky and tender monkfish, juicy tomatoes, and hearty seasonings make up this luscious and filling monkfish couscous! Whip up a serving in under one hour.

Butternut-Squash Couscous Recipe

1 hr 1 min

4.5000 from 10 votes

This rich squash couscous is deliciously spiced with aromatics and served with tender butternut squash, for a light, but equally filling savory meal!

Moroccan Chicken and Couscous Soup Recipe

35 mins

4.6667 from 6 votes

For a filling and rich meal, whip up this easy couscous soup recipe, one that's packed with heartily-seasoned chicken and tender veggies!

Shrimp with Minty Couscous Salad Recipe

8 mins

4.6667 from 3 votes

Enjoy a flavorful seafood dish with this couscous salad cooked with tomatoes and peas, then topped with sauteed shrimp. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas Recipe

42 mins

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy delicious couscous with chicken stew cooked in tomato sauce, chickpeas, and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal!

Tunisian Couscous Salad with Sausages Recipe

30 mins

4.5833 from 12 votes

Enjoy a Tunisian-style couscous salad that combines peppery Italian sausages, warm spices, and tomato juice for a filling and flavorful dish.

Flounder with Herbed Couscous Recipe

20 mins

5 from 1 vote

Seasoned fish fillets are seared and served over herbed couscous that brims with the bright flavors of lemon and parsley puree. Makes a superb dinner!

Chicken and Zucchini Couscous Recipe

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Bursting with bright flavors, this chicken and zucchini couscous recipe combines smoky spices, chickpeas, and tomatoes for a well-rounded meal.

Vegetable Couscous Recipe

40 mins

4.5385 from 13 votes

With tender veggies and chickpeas, this vegetable couscous is bursting with heavenly flavors from jalapeno pepper and tomato paste for a filling dish.

Summer Chicken Marbella Recipe

8 hrs 50 mins

4.5455 from 11 votes

To add some twist to a classic dish, this chicken marbella recipe is rife with the flavors of summer- plums, olives, garlic, capers, and apricots.

Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad Recipe

18 mins

5 from 1 vote

Flavorful grilled shrimp is served atop a fresh salad made of couscous, watercress, and fresh tomatoes in this quintessential summer dish.

Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe

45 mins

5 from 1 vote

Unlike your typical fish patties, these salmon cakes are loaded with spiced spinach and couscous, then served with a rich garlic mayo, for a filling meal!

Roast Salmon with Couscous Crust Recipe

55 mins

5.0000 from 2 votes

Make a classy seafood dish with this roast salmon topped with crisp couscous. It comes with a leek and wine sauce for a flavorful finish.

Shrimp and Couscous Foil Packets with Avocado-Mango Salsa Recipe

32 mins

4.7500 from 4 votes

For this shrimp couscous, shrimp is tossed in cilantro lemon mix, grilled, then served over couscous with a refreshing mango avocado salsa.

Hearty Lamb Chops With Couscous Recipe

1 hr 40 mins

5 from 1 vote

Rubbed and marinated in a hearty spice blend, this easy and flavorful lamb chops with couscous recipe adds a citrusy tang with a yogurt sauce.

Couscous and Walnut Salad Recipe

2 hrs 35 mins

5 from 1 vote

Tossed with couscous, this walnut salad is packed with soft and crunchy textures. It comes with carrots and parsley, plus a dash of red wine vinegar.

Lemon Asparagus Couscous Salad with Tomatoes Recipe

30 mins

5 from 1 vote

This lemon asparagus couscous salad makes a perfect side to any dish! Made with tossed crispy asparagus, grape tomatoes, and parsley in a zesty lemon juice.

cherry couscous & arugula salad with balsamic vinaigrette recipe

Cherry Couscous & Arugula Salad Recipe

25 mins

5 from 1 vote

This cherry couscous and arugula salad recipe will make your summer salad delightful made with arugula and fresh cherries topped with balsamic vinaigrette.

Israeli Breakfast Couscous Recipe

25 mins

5 from 1 vote

Middle Eastern flavors all coming together in this special Israeli Breakfast Couscous recipe with apricots, almonds, and coconuts.

one-pot chicken, chard, and couscous dinner recipe

One-Pot Chicken Couscous Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Watch this chicken couscous recipe disappear the minute you serve it at dinner! It's both highly nutritious and highly filling dish that you need to try.