Healthy Recipes using Couscous Semolina
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
A vibrant salad featuring couscous, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a bowl, pour boiling water over the couscous and cover for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, add it to the vegetable mixture, and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Couscous and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
A hearty bowl of couscous paired with seasonal roasted vegetables, drizzled with tahini sauce for a nutritious meal.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare couscous by pouring boiling vegetable broth over it and letting it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini with lemon juice and a little water to thin. Serve the couscous topped with roasted vegetables and tahini sauce.
Couscous Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of couscous, beans, and spices, baked to perfection.
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook couscous in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix cooked couscous, black beans, cumin, paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell pepper halves with the mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Couscous with Lemon Herb Chicken
Juicy lemon herb chicken served over a bed of fluffy couscous, making for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook couscous in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken until cooked through, then serve over the couscous.
Couscous and Spinach Frittata
A protein-packed frittata combining couscous and spinach, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook couscous in water according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté spinach until wilted. In a bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in couscous, spinach, feta, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook until set, then finish under the broiler for a few minutes.
Couscous and Chickpea Curry
A delightful curry featuring couscous and chickpeas, simmered in a rich coconut sauce for a comforting meal.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cook couscous in coconut milk according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chickpeas with curry powder and salt until heated through.
- Serve the chickpea curry over the couscous and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Couscous and Avocado Salad
A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, couscous, and a tangy lime dressing, ideal for a light meal.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook couscous in water according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, combine couscous, avocado, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently and serve chilled.
Couscous and Beetroot Salad
A colorful salad featuring roasted beetroot and couscous, dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette for a nutritious boost.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium beetroots, roasted and diced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook couscous in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine couscous, roasted beetroot, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well and serve at room temperature.
Couscous and Pesto Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed in basil pesto served over a bed of couscous, creating a quick and flavorful dish.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook couscous in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté shrimp until pink, then stir in pesto.
- Serve the shrimp over the couscous and enjoy.
Couscous and Fruit Breakfast Bowl
A wholesome breakfast bowl featuring couscous, fresh fruits, and a drizzle of honey for a sweet start to your day.
- 1 cup couscous semolina
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk
- 1 cup mixed berries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Cook couscous in almond milk according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, layer couscous, mixed berries, banana slices, and drizzle with honey.
- Sprinkle chia seeds on top and serve immediately.