The staple food of North Africa and is made from fine semolina. Traditionally the couscous is steamed over a pot in which the meat or veggies are cooked. In here we find mostly the instant couscous which just needs to be added into a pot of boiling water and stock. Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes or as per the instructions on the packet.
Well this is also one of my standbys when I need to make something quick. Its perfect with stew.
You need –
- Couscous – 1 cup
- Chicken stock – 1/2 cup
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Bacon – 150 grams (chopped in small pieces)
- Bell pepper – 1 (I used 1/2 of yellow and 1/2 of green). Finely diced
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic – 1 clove, minced
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
- mint leaves – finely chopped, 2 teaspoons
- Parsley
How to –
In pot, bring the stock and water to boil. Turn off the heat add the couscous, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is all absorbed. Fluff with the fork occasionally.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan, add the garlic while the oil is still cold and cook till soft over low flame. Add the bacon and fry till crispy. Add the paprika and stir briefly.
Now add the bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Make sure not to over cook the bell pepper.
Turn off the heat and add the bacon-bell pepper mixture to the couscous. In a small bowl mix the remaining olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle over the couscous; toss well to combine. Garnish with chopped mint leaves, parsley and serve.
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Have never cooked couscous before, guess we are happy with rice all the time. Yet I should consider because the dish looks so good. Its definitely one complete meal. I will try to use other type of meat because my other half does not eat bacon.
Couscous runs as a super food here.Love ur addition of bacon in it.
Woww Rekha, ur salad looks tempting and healthy!!
i've never had couscous before, even though it is widely available here… the salad looks tempting… i love thos plates of urs… 🙂
Yummy and healthy salad
I love how easy it is to make couscous! This Couscous and bacon salad sounds perfect on hot summer days. 🙂 Lovely.
i'm yet to try couscous dear.. you are now tempting me to try it 🙂
This is such a perfect grain for a quick meal and it goes perfect with many additions.
Rekha, the salad every bit good looking and healthy.
Love the flavours in there Rekha 🙂 And those clicks – Perfect! And Oooh Rekha – I love those type of plates – With the edge like that 🙂 Been on the lookout for one here for some time 🙂
me living in mideast but still never tried Cous Cous. So tempting & beautifully presented
wow nice recipe…..looks wonderful…. 🙂
bacon must be great with couscous ! looks yummy !
A wonderful dish! Great flavors and textures. I wish I could have that salad for lunch.
Cheers,
Rosa
Have some couscous with me. Bookmarking this, instead of bacon I will add chicken & see 🙂 Thanks for the recipe dear 🙂