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The Near East Original Plain Couscous Rice Mix is a versatile base that can be used in many dishes. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Simple and flavorful couscous:
- Follow the cooking instructions on the package for the couscous rice mix.
- Once cooked, fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For added flavor, you can stir in chopped fresh herbs like parsley, mint, or cilantro.
More elaborate couscous dishes:
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad: Combine cooked couscous with chopped vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Add crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, and a lemon vinaigrette dressing.
- Moroccan Couscous with Chicken: Saute chicken pieces with Moroccan spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger. Add cooked couscous, chopped vegetables (raisins, apricots, carrots), and simmer in broth until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stuffed Peppers: Cook the couscous mix and let it cool slightly. Mix in chopped vegetables, cooked ground meat (optional), and seasonings. Stuff the mixture into bell peppers and bake until the peppers are softened.
Tips:
- Near East suggests using their couscous rice mix in place of rice in any recipe. So you could try a couscous version of your favorite rice pilaf or fried rice dish.
- The couscous cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked couscous can become mushy.
- Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique couscous dishes.
Here are some additional resources you might find helpful:
- Near East website (http://www.neareast.com/) has recipes featuring their various products, which you can likely adapt for the Original Plain Couscous Rice Mix.
- Look for recipe inspiration online - there are many websites and blogs with couscous recipes.
