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QUICK EATS // LEMONY SNAPPEA COUSCOUS

 
Doesn't this look delicious?  I'm on a health kick now post-baby, and have never had couscous in my life.  It's pretty good, and surprisingly easy to make!  I found this recipe in a RealSimple magazine, and it can be altered to have shrimp in it as well for all you seafood lovers out there. Yuck! ;)
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  1. Katherine RossJuly 3, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    This looks delicious and I have most of the ingredients in my garden :) But I never try lemony recipes because I'm afraid it will be too overpowering for savory food. Thoughts??

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  2. KateJuly 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    It was definitely pretty lemony, but the basil and cherry tomatoes evened it out with a 'fresh' taste. Couscous is pretty bland anyway in my opinion, so I thought the flavors worked well together! :D

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  3. AbbyblujayJuly 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    good modifiers for couscous (i LOVE couscous): feta cheese, parmesan, cut up squash, tiny dried dates (very mediterranean... very "in"), parsley, your favorite seasoning... golden raisins, chick peas (SO good with the dates!), cucumbers (great for summer salads)

    i could really keep going. there's nothing that doesn't go well with couscous. fer realz.

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  4. Katherine RossJuly 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Ooh, I like the squash idea. Chris and I have couscous as a side with a lot of dinners... but by itself or with a little seasoning I think it's still kind of boring. Imma try one of these ideas instead.

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