5 Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Couscous Recipes You Can Make in Your Kettle
If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is both healthy and delicious, Mediterranean couscous is the perfect choice. Not only is it packed with flavor and nutrition, but it can also be made using only a kettle. Here are five of our favorite recipes:
Lemon and Herb Couscous Salad
This refreshing salad is perfect for a hot summer day. Begin by boiling water in your kettle and adding couscous, then let it sit for 5 minutes. In the meantime, chop up some fresh herbs such as mint, parsley, and cilantro, and mix with lemon juice and olive oil. Once the couscous is ready, mix it with the herb mixture and serve.
Spicy Moroccan Couscous
If you are in the mood for something a little more flavorful, try this spicy Moroccan couscous recipe. Start by browning some ground beef in your kettle, then add in diced onions, garlic, carrots, and bell peppers. Season with cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, then add in the couscous and some chicken broth. Let it simmer until the couscous is cooked through, then serve.
Mediterranean Couscous Stuffed Peppers
This recipe takes a little more time, but it is worth it. Begin by carving out the insides of bell peppers and placing them in your kettle. In a separate pot, cook the couscous with chicken stock, then mix in chopped vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. Stuff the couscous mixture into the pepper shells and cook in the kettle until the peppers are tender.
One-Pot Chicken and Couscous
This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Begin by cooking some diced chicken in your kettle until browned, then add in chopped onions, garlic, and carrots. Once the vegetables are cooked through, add in the couscous, some chicken broth, and a can of diced tomatoes. Let it cook until the couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, then serve.
Italian-Inspired Couscous
This recipe puts an Italian spin on classic couscous. Start by cooking minced garlic and chopped onions in your kettle until softened, then add in canned tomatoes and some chicken stock. Once the mixture has come to a boil, add in the couscous and let it cook until tender. Stir in some fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, then serve.
