How to Use couscous in a Sentence

couscous

noun
  • Bring the liquid in the pot back to a boil over medium-high heat and add the couscous.
    — Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
  • Four big scallops are served on Israeli couscous, the fat pearly kind.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • It was served alongside a cold couscous and olive salad that would have been better served warm.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 21 Feb. 2018
  • Once couscous is cooked and tender, add the dill, mint, and parsley and stir to combine.
    — Dallas News, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Angel Natal liked the chicken the most and thought the couscous was good.
    — Philly.com, 1 May 2017
  • Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, then scatter the feta on top.
    — Julia Turshen, Twin Cities, 4 July 2019
  • Serve chicken, carrots, and couscous topped with herb mixture.
    — Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2017
  • Under the hot couscous, the goat cheese melted into a creamy, salty, tangy puddle.
    — Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Israeli couscous on the side is a nice change from typical pasta salad.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 6 July 2023
  • Its greenish hue is derived from a confit of greens mixed with Israeli couscous.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Stir until the couscous begins to color and smell toasty, 4 to 5 minutes.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
  • In this recipe from Jacques Pepin, the couscous is heated with an inviting mixture of pureed fresh herbs.
    — Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2017
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook couscous until tender, about 6 minutes; drain and rinse.
    — Country Living, 27 July 2010
  • Gluten-free and packed with nutrients, the relative of millet cooks up quickly—sort of like a speedy couscous.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 28 June 2022
  • Spoon the couscous onto a platter and top with the vegetables and some of their cooking liquid to moisten.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2018
  • Tomorrow’s might include beef bourguignon with acai or lamb stew with Israeli couscous.
    — Bloomberg.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • When cooked, sorghum grains appear globe-like and closely resemble Israeli couscous.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 16 July 2024
  • Stir in the couscous, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2018
  • Like Israeli couscous, orzo is actually a pasta shaped like a grain.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 27 Mar. 2017
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
    — Susan Selasky, ajc, 3 July 2018
  • Zucchini, a solitary ribbon of kale, pearl couscous and a tasteless tomato broth completed the dish.
    — Kate Washington, sacbee, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Remove the core, coarsely chop it and transfer to the processor and pulse until the cauliflower looks like rice or couscous.
    — Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 28 Apr. 2017
  • The flavorful couscous is simmered in a rich vegetable broth and served with tender chickpeas and other vegetables stirred in.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • Couscous Couscous can be found in a fine granular texture and a pearl shape (Israeli couscous).
    — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Ten minutes before serving, cook the couscous according to package directions; fold in the cilantro.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 26 Jan. 2017
  • Step 6 Uncover and fluff the couscous, then stir it into the pan until the sauce is evenly distributed.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Any trip to this California salad and sandwich shop should include a side of that delicious couscous.
    — Dallas News, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Tender Israeli couscous soaks up a tart vinaigrette and plays well with crunchy, cold cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and feta.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2019
  • The salad and its accompanying couscous are best served at room temperature; they can be made an hour or two before the dinner bell and set aside to wait.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 14 June 2018

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