Vegetable couscous

What to cook with vegetable couscous?

Vegetable couscous is an excellent base for many delicious and healthy dishes. Here are some ideas to inspire you:

Salads:

• Classic salad: Mix couscous with fresh vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, onion and feta cheese. Add some olive oil, lemon and oregano.
• Fruit salad: Combine couscous with fruit such as apple, grape or blueberry for a sweet and fruity taste.
• Nut salad: Add toasted sunflower seeds, almonds or peanuts for a crunchy texture.

Meals:

• Couscous with chicken: Sauté chicken in strips and add the couscous. Sprinkle with curry or turmeric for an exotic touch.
• Couscous with salmon: Bake salmon and serve it with couscous and a lemon sauce.
• Couscous with vegetables and cheese: Saute vegetables like broccoli, carrot and cauliflower and add couscous. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Soups:

• Vegetable soup: Add couscous to a vegetable soup to enrich it.
• Chicken Soup: Add couscous to a chicken soup for a more filling meal.

Other ideas:

• Stuffing for peppers: Roast peppers, empty them of the seeds and fill them with couscous and cheese.
• As a side dish: Serve couscous as an accompaniment to grilled meat or fish.

Tips:

• Hydration: Before using the couscous, let it soak in warm water for a few minutes to soften.
• Scent: Add various aromatics such as garlic, onion, mint, parsley or oregano to enhance the taste.
• Protein: For a more complete meal, add chicken, shrimp, feta or eggs.
• Cheeses: Grated cheese (feta, gruyere, parmesan) can add a salty and rich taste.