When dinners start to feel a little dreary, it’s time to invite new ingredients into the kitchen to liven things up! Quick-cooking, versatile, nutty and delicious, Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous is exactly what your meals have been missing. Recipes with pearl couscous range from loaded bowls and Mediterranean salads to soups, sides and more, making this a versatile addition to your daily routine.
A type of pasta that originates from Isreal, pearl couscous is made from high quality semolina wheat. Larger than traditional Moroccan couscous, pearl couscous is boiled, not steamed. During manufacturing, pearl couscous is also toasted to give it more flavor and to improve its texture when boiled. Prepared correctly, pearl couscous is deliciously chewy, with a slightly nutty, neutral flavor that pairs beautifully with a range of ingredients.
No measure, no mess Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous cooks in less than 7 minutes, making it a smart choice for busy weeknights, relaxed weekends and every day in between. As a simply seasoned side, in soups, salads or bowls, it lends texture, subtle flavor and that indescribable charm that keeps diners coming back for more!
Ready to cook up a pearl couscous feast? Get started with these delicious dishes!
Simple Lemon Butter Pearl Couscous
Ten minutes to a stunning side? Count us in! Dressed with nothing more than melted butter and lemon juice, sauteed shallots, citrus zest and herbs, Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous morphs into the ideal match for just about anything you can think of, from roasted vegetables to grilled meat, baked fish to barbecue.
Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad
A vibrant salad that’s delicious on its own or zhuzhed up with leftover grilled proteins, this fresh find is a flavor bomb. Prep the add-ins — chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber and feta — as the couscous cooks, then toss the lot with zesty lemon-spiked vinaigrette. Eating well has rarely been this easy!
Cherry Tomato Caprese Pearl Couscous Salad
Beloved in Italy and around the globe, caprese salad pairs ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil, grassy olive oil and a precise drizzle of zingy balsamic glaze. In this riff on the classic, we add bouncy pearl couscous to the mix for a filling dish that makes a welcome side dish or summery vegetarian main.
Honey Lemon Pearl Couscous Chicken
Pearl couscous recipes with chicken don’t get much better than this sophisticated meal! Served with grilled chicken and asparagus, and coated in a bold honey and Dijon vinaigrette, Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous is a complete dinner that’s perfect for sharing with company — or for keeping all to yourself.
Summer Shrimp Pearl Couscous Salad
Despite its name, this summery salad is delicious in any season. Light and fresh, loaded with grilled shrimp, crisp chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and herbs, this pearl couscous dish will have you dreaming of warm, sun-drenched days throughout the year.
Pearl Couscous Cranberry Salad
Introduce a new dish to the holiday table with this cranberry-studded, sweet and savory salad. A delightful complement to traditional roasts and vegetables dishes, this dish demands very little hands-on time — a boon when you’re busy cooking up a festive feast.
Seared Scallops and Pearl Couscous
That go-to box of Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous that you save for harried weeknights when you need dinner on the table, stat? It’s also ideal for company, in elegant dishes like this scallop-crowned beauty.
A dish that seems difficult to pull off (yet is anything but!), this main is a combination of fluffy pearl couscous, golden scallops and buttery lemon sauce that comes together in a mere 20 minutes. If you don’t tell how simple it is, neither will we.
Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs & Pearl Couscous
Ground lamb is a traditional partner for feta cheese, tzatziki and Greek seasonings in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Still, whether you use lamb, turkey, beef or your favorite plant-based ground, this straightforward supper is just as likely to wow.
Pesto Pearl Couscous Salad
Lean into Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous’s pasta personality with this pesto-kissed dish bursting with sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh herbs and nutty parmesan cheese. Delicious at room temperature, this tempting dish can also be eaten cold or warm, the day it’s made or the day after, and will continue to delight.
Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta Pearl Couscous Bowl with Chicken Sausage
Savory sautéed sausage and pearl couscous take bruschetta from starter to main course in this 20-minute recipe. Fresh and warm, saucy and satisfying, this dish is a winner you can make with very little pre-planning.
Baked Pearl Couscous with Chicken Sausage, Kale & Gruyère
A dish you’ll crave as soon as temps dip, this comforting casserole is a golden, gooey crowd-pleaser. Loaded with sausage, kale, pearl couscous and plenty of cheese, it’s also a complete dinner that won’t lead to a kitchen full of dirty dishes.
Autumn Pearl Couscous Bowl
Show off squash and Brussels sprouts — the season’s most coveted produce — in this warm salad laced with spices and zippy mustard maple dressing. Combined with Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous, chickpeas, cranberries and toasted pecans, it delivers bold flavors, textures and colors in every single bite.
Feeling inspired? Stock up on Success® boil-in-bag pearl couscous, and explore these and other delicious recipes in the comfort of your kitchen.