Side dish · Middle Eastern

Couscous with pomegranate, cucumber and raisins

Name: Couscous with pomegranate, cucumber and raisins
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 200 g couscous; water (salted, as indicated on the packet); 1/3 cucumber (cut into small cubes); 150 g pomegranate seeds ((half a pomegranate)); 150 g raisins (briefly soaked); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ras el hanout (or to taste); pepper (to taste); salt (to taste)

By Jo Huys 26 November 2025

Fresh couscous with pomegranate, cucumber and raisins. Quick to prepare, light and perfect as a side dish with a lamb burger, chicken or grilled vegetables.

Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 9
Steps: 10

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Ingredients

200 g couscous
water (salted, as indicated on the packet)
1/3 cucumber (cut into small cubes)
150 g pomegranate seeds ((half a pomegranate))
150 g raisins (briefly soaked)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ras el hanout (or to taste)
pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste)

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Couscous with pomegranate, cucumber and raisins

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