Eggplant and Tomato Sauce With Israeli Couscous

Turmeric and some other spices used in this recipe are notably Moroccan, and, while in Morocco it's typical to serve the couscous alongside the stew or sauce, I chose to stir it all together to keep in line with this quick and easy dinners column—and it turned out great. The couscous had a chance to absorb the extra sauce and flavor.

Crispy Couscous Pancake with Tomato & Onion

Crispy Couscous Pancake with Tomato & Onion - my favourite way to eat couscous! I especially love the burnt crunchy bits….

Braised Chickpeas and Vegetables with Couscous, Harissa Yogurt, and Soft Eggs from 'Flour, Too'

Couscous is a wonderful pantry staple. It's the fastest pasta (or any starchy grain) I know how to cook, and its fluffy texture and mild flavor pair well with just about anything you throw at it. In Joanne Chang's new cookbook Flour, Too, she steams the pasta with a rainbow of summer vegetables and a couple of cups of slowly braised chickpeas. Not content with this everyday flavor profile, Chang flavors the dish with North African flair.

Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous

Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous - 15 minutes prep for this fragrant melt-in-your-mouth eggplant piled high with a fresh couscous. Divine starter or as a meal. (Vegan Tahini Drizzle recipe included as an alternative to dolloping yoghurt on!)

Couscous

Couscous is a useful (and delicious!) no-cook starch side that's traditionally served in Morocco/North Africa with some sort of stew.

12 Minute Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomato and Feta

A 12 minute, giant couscous salad with feta, sun dried tomatoes and chickpeas. A terrific side or satisfying lunch - and it keeps well for days!

Mejadra From 'Jerusalem'

The Mejadra in Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Jerusalem: A Cookbook is Tamimi's take on the traditional Arab combination of rice and lentils topped with freshly fried onions.

Skillet Pearled Couscous with Tomatoes, Feta, and Spinach

A quick one-skillet meal of couscous with tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.

Vegetable Tagine

Vegetable Tagine is a vegetarian Moroccan stew loaded with heady warm spices. Make this with any veg you have – just don't skimp on the spices!! This is one of those hidden gems that will

Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern vegetarian salad made with chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, bulgur wheat, and lemon juice.