What to do with leftover wholegrain couscous

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Wholegrain cousous is a staple ingredient in North Africa and popular in many dishes. Discover how you can use up leftover wholegrain couscous here.

Recipes using wholegrain couscous

How to use up leftover wholegrain couscous

Stuffed peppers
Fry a chopped onion, add minced beef and brown well. Stir in cooked couscous and some crumbled feta. Use to stuff halved red peppers and bake at 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 for 20 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
Couscous salad
Combine cooked couscous, raisins, chopped pistachios (or any nuts you have handy), fresh rocket leaves and a handful of fresh parsley leaves. Dress with lemon juice and a good glug of olive oil, then season well.