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Couscous

About the ingredient couscous. Including 155 recipes with couscous, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.

 

What are couscous?

Israeli couscous

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (173g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 650Calories from Fat 9
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 134.0g 45%
Dietary Fiber 9g 35%
Sugars ~
Protein 22.1g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 4% Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Couscous are usually found in the pasta section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Couscous are a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do couscous weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 173 grams

Cereal Grains and Pasta

In Chinese:库斯库斯
British (UK) term:
en français:le couscous
en español:cuscús

Recipes using couscous

There are 155 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chilled Couscous Vegetable Salad
Chilled Couscous Vegetable Salad
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A scrumptious salad that's made with couscous, romaine lettuce, corn kernels and baby green peas.

Marinated Mushroom, Black Bean Couscous Salad with Cheddar
Marinated Mushroom, Black Bean Couscous Salad with Cheddar
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This tasty couscous salad has layers of delicious flavors and great textures. Chipotle chili in adobo sauce adds some smokiness, a touch cumin gives extra tang. Serve it as a side dish or a light and refreshing main course.

Grilled Mahi mahi, Red Onion Couscous, Chunky Papaya Avocado Salsa
Grilled Mahi mahi, Red Onion Couscous, Chunky Papaya Avocado Salsa
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Dolphin fish, AKA Mahi mahi served on top of a red onion couscous with a fresh Papaya Avocado salsa. Wonderfully presented and delicious.

Toasted Lemon Couscous with Peas
Toasted Lemon Couscous with Peas
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This easy, tasty and refreshing couscous salad is a perfect side dish served with an oven-roasted or pan-seared tilapia.

Chilled Couscous Salad with Mango
Chilled Couscous Salad with Mango
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Absolutely loved it! The other salad I made yesterday, instead of couscous I used quinoa that is much healthier; didn't have cooked chickpea on hand, so I boiled some frozen soy beans instead, and it actually tasted amazing.

Israeli CousCous and Cucumber Salad
Israeli CousCous & Cucumber Salad
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A very refreshing and clean salad/side dish.

Cauliflower and Couscous Pilaf
Cauliflower & Couscous Pilaf
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In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous instead of rice, we add orange juice and currant, so the pilaf is sweet too.

Couscous with Fennel and Pinenuts
Couscous with Fennel & Pinenuts
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Quick, easy and delicious. Serve it as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish by using vegetable broth.

Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken with Cilantro Couscous
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"Chicken breast cubes simmered in a sweet and spicy lime-soy glaze are served with cilantro couscous in this quick and easy supper."

Israeli Couscous with Sauteed Mushrooms, Pine Nuts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Israeli Couscous with Sauteed Mushrooms, Pine Nuts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Earthy sauteed mushrooms, aromatic toasted pine nuts, chewy-sweet sun-dried tomatoes make this delicious and wholesome couscous salad. Enjoy it as a side dish or serve it as a tasty main meal.

Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Israeli Couscous
Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Israeli Couscous
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Israeli couscous with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. A delightful side dish.

Couscous, Lentil and Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
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Packed with deliciousness and goodness. A great side dish to go with any main courses, or it can be served as a vegetarian main dish as well.

Israeli Couscous with Bacon and Peas
Israeli Couscous with Bacon & Peas
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Simple ingredients create this sophisticated side dish. The bacon performs double-duty creating a silky coating for toasting the Israeli couscous as well as garnish. The couscous and peas produce a very pleasing texture while the bacon and lemon contribute tang and a silky mouth-feel.

Chickpea, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, and Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous Salad with Feta
Chickpea, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous Salad with Feta
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This delicious couscous salad has so many layers of flavors and textures. Marinated artichoke hearts and mushrooms, olive-oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, and salty feta cheese together with couscous deliver a satisfying dish that's also eye pleasure too.

Couscous, Lentil and Mixed Green Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
Couscous, Lentil & Mixed Green Salad with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
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In this recipe, we use whole wheat couscous and lentil, these two things add fiber and protein into the salad, mixed green, tomatoes and cucumber give the Vitamins, tossing them with delicious garlic dijon vinaigrette, a good side dish for a supper, or you can serve it as a light main dish.

Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous
Fried Tomatoes with Mint Couscous
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A lively fresh appetizer perfect for the summer. Mint and oregano brightness the couscous toped with fried tomatoes, almonds and a bit of salty feta.

Mediterranean Israeli Couscous
Mediterranean Israeli Couscous
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This Mediterranean style dish is packed with flavor. Couscous is simmered in flavorful broth. Bell pepper, spinach, tomatoes and olives not only just add the nice color but also give the dish very refreshing taste. Fresh basil and parmesan sprinkled on top just before serving. A delicious dish can be served as a side dish or a simply delicious main course.

Arugula Salad Orange Couscous and Citrus Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad Orange Couscous & Citrus Vinaigrette
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This salad's presentation is quite lovely. The citrus vinaigrette is top notch and we use the leftovers for other vegetables. The combination of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit really kick it up a notch. If you really want to impress your guests and blow them away with sophistication this is sure to wow them. Or just make the dressing and use it for other dishes and turn any ordinary vegetable into something special.

Israeli Couscous, Apple and Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds
Israeli Couscous, Apple & Cranberry Salad with Toasted Almonds
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Quick and easy to make, and it comes out very tasty. Couscous absorbs all the yummy flavor from the broth, then tossed with chunks of apples, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. A light vinaigrette brings all the flavors together and makes it into a delicious meal.

Chinese Couscous Salad
Chinese Couscous Salad
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Sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers with garlic, ginger, scallions and Chinese spicies. It comes out delicious, serve it as a side dish or a main course.

Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Parmesan Cheese
Israeli Couscous with Spinach & Parmesan Cheese
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Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Delicious.

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Provençal Couscous
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Eat with Lemon chicken

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