Basic Whole Wheat Couscous Recipes

PERFECT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine the water or broth, olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
• Fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork (the more you fluff, the more separate and light the grains will be). Season with salt and pepper. If you are making the couscous ahead, spread while hot on a baking sheet lined with parchment to stop the cooking as it cools. Once cool, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH PARMESAN & PEAS

Steps:

• Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.
• Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

WHOLE WHEAT MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Add ½ cup of water to a pot and bring it to boil. Once the water is boiling add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ of dry couscous to the pot. Stir well, cover the pot and remove it from the stove. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes or until all the water is absorbed by the couscous. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
• Chop the onion, cucumber and the tomato finely and add them to a salad bowl.
• Chop the parsley and the mint (stems removed) and add them to the same bowl.
• When the couscous is completely cooled down add it to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs and stir well.
• Season the salad with the lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, dry oregano and olive oil and stir well. Add more salt if needed.