Oh, couscous. It’s time to put a spotlight on this adorable pantry staple that so often gets overlooked! You may have seen it on the menu at a Moroccan, Israeli, or Mediterranean restaurant and wondered, “Just what is it? Is it like farro? Is it like quinoa?” In fact, […]
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Oh, couscous. It's time to put a spotlight on this adorable pantry staple that so often gets overlooked! You may have seen it on the menu at a Moroccan, Israeli, or Mediterranean restaurant and wondered, "Just what is it? Is it like farro? Is it like quinoa?" In fact, it's neither. While couscous may look like a grain, those tiny golden pearls are technically a form of itty-bitty pasta. Right next to orzo recipes, couscous is one of the smallest pasta shapes and makes for some delicious dishes. It's incredibly versatile and can be cooked up in a flash, which is why we've gathered some of the best couscous recipes to add to your meal planning!
As you walk through grocery isles, you'll probably notice three types of couscous on the shelves: Moroccan, pearl, and Israeli. Anything labeled "couscous" or "Moroccan couscous" is the classic, North African type, which is the tiniest size. Pearl couscous is the largest type and, as the name implies, is pearl-shaped. Israeli couscous falls in the middle. The grain-like pasta can be used in place of your favorite grains, from lunch bowls to vegetable side dishes to large family meals. It makes a fluffy bed for veggies, fish, and meats, and perfectly soaks up hearty Moroccan chicken or lamb stews. You can even chill your couscous and toss it into a tasty Mediterranean salad! It's true what they say about it—it's the pasta so nice, they named it twice!
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