Couscous recipes

Couscous is a great alternative to rice, potatoes or pasta and can accompany a whole range of main dishes. Serve it up this thrifty ingredient in a speedy salad, alongside some lamb kebabs or as part of a wholesome tagine.

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Moghrabieh (Lebanese stew with couscous and chicken)

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Moghrabieh (Lebanese stew with couscous and chicken)

“Moghrabieh is a traditional Lebanese stew using couscous with large grains, made of wheat semolina. It’s cooked in stock with...

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Fresh pea and lemon couscous

Couscous recipes

Fresh pea and lemon couscous

Our easy pea and lemon couscous is ideal for picnics and lunches. It’s packed with big flavours: herbs, preserved lemons...

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Caponata with couscous

Aubergine recipes

Caponata with couscous

Dale Pinnock’s easy vegan caponata is packed with aubergine, courgette, tomatoes and olives. Serve with wholegrain couscous. The Medicinal Chef:...

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Couscous patties with avocado cream and slaw

Couscous recipes

Couscous patties with avocado cream and slaw

These couscous patties on a rich avocado cream with simply dressed slaw are a colourful, hearty dish to serve at...

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Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

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Grilled mackerel with raisin and herb couscous

The richness of the grilled mackerel in this recipe works perfectly with the sweet flavours of the pine nuts and...

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Moroccan lamb stew with giant couscous


African recipes

Moroccan lamb stew with giant couscous


This slow cooked Moroccan inspired lamb stew uses ras-el-hanout and preserved lemon to add depth and sharpness to the rich...

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Zesty lamb chops with couscous

Quick and easy lamb recipes

Zesty lamb chops with couscous

Lamb chops are quick to cook making them ideal for speedy weeknight cooking. We’ve served them here on a bed...

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Glazed salmon with giant couscous

Salmon fillet recipes

Glazed salmon with giant couscous

Pomegranate molasses adds sticky sweetness to glazes and marinades which is why we’ve used it to add instant flavour to...

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Spiced chicken with cauliflower couscous

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Spiced chicken with cauliflower couscous

If you’re partaking in the 5:2 diet, then this is the recipe for you. Zingy, filling and designed to wake...

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Chia minty yogurt lamb with wholewheat couscous salad

Favourite lamb recipes

Chia minty yogurt lamb with wholewheat couscous salad

Something a little different to your traditional Sunday lunch, but Vladia Cobrdova’s Middle Eastern-style lamb with feta, pomegranate and couscous...

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Rosemary-roasted butternut, courgette, amaranth and barley couscous salad

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Rosemary-roasted butternut, courgette, amaranth and barley couscous salad

Ghillie James combines squash, courgette, crumbled soft cheese and mixed grains to make a filling veggie salad. For a hearty...

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Natasha Corrett’s squash tagine and cauli ‘couscous’

Vegetarian casserole recipes

Natasha Corrett’s squash tagine and cauli ‘couscous’

Eating healthily during the week doesn’t need to be a challenge when you have gluten-free, veggie-filled dishes like this Moroccan-style...

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Hot-smoked salmon with lemon and dill couscous

Healthy salmon recipes

Hot-smoked salmon with lemon and dill couscous

Not up for cooking? No problem – we have just the recipe for you. No oven, hob or barbecue is...

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Spiced roast cauliflower with barley couscous

Cauliflower recipes

Spiced roast cauliflower with barley couscous

Roasted cauliflower, onion and pepper are served on a bed of fluffy couscous and drizzled with a tahini and herb...

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Lamb and quince tagine with chermoula and buttered couscous

October seasonal recipes

Lamb and quince tagine with chermoula and buttered couscous

The sweet flavours of quince work perfectly along side ginger and cinnamon in this classic Moroccan lamb and quince tagine...

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Lemon and garlic chicken with couscous

Healthy family meals

Lemon and garlic chicken with couscous

Our lemon and garlic chicken, served with couscous and fresh herbs, is a supper that’s full of sunshine. Made with...

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