From sides to stews to salads, couscous is more versatile than you think.
Look over these simple couscous recipes for more inspiration.
Couscousis often treated like rice, quinoa, bulgur wheat, or barley.
Photo: Greg DuPree
However, despite its grain-like appearance, couscous is pasta.
Start with this basic recipe before moving on to more complex dishes.
This salad is also packed with onion, corn, and herbs, all dressed in a dill vinaigrette.
Cara Cormack
The vegan bowl is a meal in itself, but we love it with aparsley-garlic salmon.
(you’re able to always add more salt later.)
For best results, choose a skirt steak that is consistently thick throughout.
Greg DuPree
Beef Koftas with Toasted Couscous
Try thisMiddle Eastern-inspired dishthat features classic beef koftas charred on the grill.
Fresh tomatoes and scallions add a pop of flavor to a couscous salad that rounds out the meal.
The tofu marinates in lemon, honey, and black pepper and is then broiled to a golden brown.
Victor Protasio
But don’t overlook the contribution of the couscous salad in a supporting role.
It features frozenwhite fishfilletscod, sole, flounder, snapper, or wild Alaska pollockand spinach from the freezer.
Roasted Pork Chops and Peaches
This recipe starts with cooking couscous according to package directions.
John Kernick
The result is a light, bright dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes.
Greg DuPree
Jen Causey
Christopher Testani
Antonis Achilleos
Greg DuPree
Caitlin Bensel
Jennifer Causey
Caitlin Bensel
Greg Dupree
Fred Hardy
Greg DuPree
Jennifer Causey
Lisa Hubbard
Con Poulos
Jose Picayo
James Merrell
