Vegetable Couscous is a modern take on traditional couscous, enriched with naturally dehydrated vegetables – spinach, beetroot and red pepper (2% each). Produced in Greece from durum wheat flour, it offers a nutritious, colourful and delicious way to upgrade your meals.
Ideal for salads, soups, side dishes or as a base for creative recipes with vegetables or meat.
Components
durum wheat flour, dehydrated vegetables (spinach 2%, beetroot 2%, red pepper 2%)
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.
Frequent questions
What is couscous?
It is a pasta in the form of small grains made from durum wheat flour, quick to prepare.
Does it contain gluten?
Yes, because of the durum wheat flour.
Does it contain artificial colors or flavors?
No. The color comes from natural vegetables.
Does it go with chicken or vegetables?
Absolutely! It's a versatile accompaniment to meat, legumes, or just as a salad.
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