When cold and flu season arrives, savory and satisfying meals are welcome — and you don’t have to be sick to enjoy the best this time of year has to offer. Skip the usual soups and stews and elevate your comfort food with the flavor and versatility of pearl couscous.
Unlike traditional Moroccan couscous, pearl couscous is slightly larger and rounder, with a firmer, less dense texture. Success Boil-in-Bag Pearl Couscous is made from high-quality semolina wheat and cooks in under seven minutes after the water boils. Prepared similarly to pasta, it has a lightly nutty flavor but can absorb the flavors of soups, salads, and main dishes while retaining a firm, chewy texture.
Pearl couscous pairs well with a variety of greens, vegetables, fish, meats, and stews, making it a pantry staple for year-round meals.
A hearty option, Italian Penicillin Soup is ideal for those feeling under the weather or simply craving a filling meal after a chilly day. It features rotisserie chicken, tender vegetables, and pearl couscous simmered in broth, then finished with fresh lemon, Parmesan and parsley for a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Elegant in its simplicity, Simple Lemon Butter Pearl Couscous is a versatile side for grilled seafood, chicken, or vegetables. It can also stand alone as a light meal. Easy to prepare, it works for a family dinner or a meal for two and keeps well for leftovers.
ITALIAN PENICILLIN SOUP
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 bags Success Pearl Couscous
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 lemon wedges
shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
■ Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.
■ In large pot, bring broth to boil. Add carrots, celery and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
■ Add chicken and Italian seasoning; simmer 5 minutes. Add pearl couscous and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
■ Ladle soup into four bowls and squeeze fresh lemon wedge into each bowl. Garnish with Parmesan and parsley.
SIMPLE LEMON BUTTER PEARL COUSCOUS
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 bag Success Pearl Couscous
3 lemons, juice only, plus 1 teaspoon zest
2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions:
■ Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions, adding lemon juice to water.
■ In small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and lemon zest. Cook 3 minutes. Stir pearl couscous into pan.
■ Divide pearl couscous into four bowls and top with parsley.
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