: a North African dish of steamed semolina usually served with meat or vegetables
also
: the semolina itself
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This sheet pan meal is bold, flavorful, and comes together with minimal cleanup, using just one pan for the chicken and veggies, and one pot for the couscous.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
The ready-to-cook couscous comes in three flavors: Original Plain, Parmesan, and my personal favorite, Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
For extra nutrition, pair them with brown rice or whole-wheat couscous.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Couscous: Use small-grain alternatives like quinoa or millet instead of traditional couscous.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
The ready-to-cook couscous comes in three flavors: Original Plain, Parmesan, and my personal favorite, Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
For extra nutrition, pair them with brown rice or whole-wheat couscous.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Couscous: Use small-grain alternatives like quinoa or millet instead of traditional couscous.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for couscous
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“Couscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couscous. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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