What to do with leftover wholegrain couscous

Wholegrain cousous is a staple ingredient in North Africa and popular in many dishes. Discover how you can use up leftover wholegrain couscous here.

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Wholegrain cousous is a staple ingredient in North Africa and popular in many dishes. Discover how you can use up leftover wholegrain couscous here.

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Recipes using wholegrain couscous

How to use up leftover wholegrain couscous

  • Stuffed peppers
    Fry a chopped onion, add minced beef and brown well. Stir in cooked couscous and some crumbled feta. Use to stuff halved red peppers and bake at 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 for 20 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
  • Couscous salad
    Combine cooked couscous, raisins, chopped pistachios (or any nuts you have handy), fresh rocket leaves and a handful of fresh parsley leaves. Dress with lemon juice and a good glug of olive oil, then season well.
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What to do with leftover wholegrain couscous