Couscous With Vegetables

Couscous, like rice or pasta, goes with anything. You can dress it up however you like, and it will always be good. The possibilities on how to dress it up and what to serve it with are endless.

Couscous is a nutritious North African staple made from steamed, rolled semolina pasta, not a grain. It is high in selenium, low in fat, and cooks in minutes. It is not gluten-free. It is often served with stews, in salads, or as a quick side dish, typically steamed or steamed-then-hydrated. It is very healthy for you, with very little fat. A 1/4 cup (dry) serving contains 150 kcal, 5g protein, and 0g fat. It is a good source of selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Because it is so high in fiber, it helps maintain balance for your blood sugars and aids in food digestion too.

When I made my orange spiced bacon wrapped shrimp Orange Spiced Bacon Wrapped Shrimp I served it over a bed of couscous with sauteed vegetables.

I added diced asparagus, red onions, red bell peppers, garlic, mixed olives, a variety of spices and cilantro to dress it up this time. It never ceases to amaze me how little bits of this and that can take something that is good into something that is fantastic and WOW!

I sauteed the peppers, onions, garlic, and asparagus together with a little cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt & pepper in olive oil.

Once those were done, and the couscous was ready, I mixed everything together, along with the olives and the cilantro.

I added the shrimp and a little of the orange marinade/sauce, and VOILA! Dinner was done. Easy-peasy!

Things don’t have to be complicated in order to be good. In fact, as I have said many, many times, simple is often best. SO …. remember the K.I.S.S. rule – Keep It Simple (Stupid). 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is what you make it, so make it fantastic. May 2026 be filled with happiness, good health and prosperity for all. ‘Til next time.