When I am short on time, or just want an easy, healthy yet flavorful food, I turn to my couscous bowls. These bowls are a perfect recipe for a fast weeknight lunch or dinner! Let’s dive into this and learn how to make Mediterranean Style Couscous Bowl recipe.

My top goal with any bowl recipe is to make it versatile so that you can make many variations of it. Another goal is to keep it delicious, healthy, and convenient by using minimal pantry ingredients. If you are struggling to find an ingredient, then it is no longer desirable to make. You can prepare Couscous as part of your meal plan on the weekend, and be in and out of the kitchen in under 30 minutes with a bowl that will not only be a feast to your eyes, but also to your stomach!

What is Couscous?
Couscous is a type of pasta that is prepared from Semolina. It is vegetarian and vegan but it is not Gluten-Free. Couscous originated from North Africa and it is a huge part of their cuisine. It is enjoyed with meat, stews, and salads.

How do I make the Mediterranean Style Couscous Bowl?
The Mediterranean Style Couscous bowl is extremely easy to prepare. Let’s take a look at what ingredients we will be using for this recipe:

Moroccan Couscous: We will be using the Moroccan Couscous as a base for our recipe. It is delicious and comes together in under 15 minutes. You can also add saffron to your couscous to elevate its color and flavor.
Greens: We always want to include hearty and healthy greens so I will be using baby spinach for our greens.
Canned Chickpeas: I will be mixing the canned chickpeas with a dash of turmeric and lemon juice to give it that beautiful yellow color and some acidity.
Veggies: I will be using roasted baby tomatoes and red bell peppers. You don’t have to roast them if you are short on time. They taste amazing either way. I will also be using cucumbers mixed in with some dill and lemon juice.
Cheese: Store-bought crumbled feta cheese is a perfect match for our Mediterranean bowl. You can substitute Feta Cheese with Halloumi or Goat cheese.
Dressing: To keep things easy and convenient, I will be using store-bought Tzatziki.
This Mediterranean Style Couscous recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, and refined sugar-free.

For additional protein and turning this into a complete bowl meal, you can add a boiled egg, salmon, shrimp, falafel, chicken, or roasted cauliflower. For healthy fats, you can use sliced avocado. As I said, the possibilities with this recipe are endless! Just by switching up a few ingredients, you can change the Mediterranean style couscous bowl to an Asian, Indian, or Mexican bowl. Just remember to maximize the contrast in colors (as we eat with our eyes first) and use a variety of flavors, textures, and colors!

Which Couscous am I using for this recipe?
The three main types of Couscous are Israeli Pearl Couscous, Moroccan Couscous, and Lebanese Couscous. The first two are most commonly found and used in the United States. The difference between all three is not so much in the taste but in their appearance and cooking time. Israeli and Moroccan Couscous can be prepared in under 15 minutes, but the Lebanese Couscous takes longer to cook. For this recipe, I will be using the Moroccan Couscous.

What else can I eat with Couscous?
Couscous is a great substitue for rice and quinoa. Take a look at some of my recipes that you enjoy couscous with:

• Butter Chicken
• Instant Pot Methi Chicken
• Shahi Paneer
• Dal Makhani