Whole Wheat Couscous-Lentil Cakes with Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce

Post by: Kaycie – Hodgson Mill Blogger / Customer Service

Hi everyone.  My name is Kaycie and I’m a new customer service representative at Hodgson Mill. I love cooking and writing about food and am thrilled to offer this guest blog post.  If you’d like, you can read more about me in my bio on the blog click here for Kaycie’s bio.

I’ve been a fan of couscous ever since college, where I met Kelly, the first friend of mine to eat vegan. Kelly opened my eyes to the wonderful world of couscous – a world of quick and easy eating, but more importantly, healthy and delicious dishes. I was hooked, and so happy to see that Hodgson Mill makes several varieties of couscous and each one made from premium U.S.-sourced whole wheat.

Stovetop Butternut Squash Tagine over Lemony-Herb Whole Wheat Couscous

Let me tell you, this light, spicy and warming Moroccan vegetable stew is worth the investment in all the interesting and tasty spices it uses. Tender chunks of butternut squash, potato, sweet pear, and chickpea swim in a creamy tomato-yogurt sauce with rich, fragrant spices. I love how it’s complemented by the light, fluffy pearls of whole grain Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Couscous. They’re a perfect match.

This meal is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it’s utterly satisfying, as well as low-fat and packed with veggies. It’s perfect whether you’re into “Meatless Mondays” or are currently observing Lenten Fridays.

Pomegranate-spiced Couscous

Post by: Holly – Hodgson Mill Blogger

The holidays are over and the decorations are put away.  It’s time to get back to some of the simpler things in life and take a break from all of the butter and sugar.  This pomegranate-spiced couscous recipe is a perfect place to start.  It’s filled with tart pomegranate seeds, sweet golden raisins, warm spices, a sprinkling of cilantro and nutritious Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Couscous.  It’s bright, flavorful, good for you, and can be ready in five minutes. It pretty much checks off all the things I look for in a great recipe.   I love to eat it for a light lunch or serve it as a side dish to go along with roasted chicken or pork tenderloin.