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Overnight couscous

Yields1 ServingCook Time10 minsTotal Time2 hrs 10 mins

Overnight couscous is super simple and oh so versatile. You can take this savoury recipe in every direction you want. That's why on this page you will find a basic recipe along with a list of variations and ideas for toppings to go and experiment for yourself.

Overnight couscous

Basic recipe
 50 g couscous
 70 ml vegetable stock, gazpacho or soup leftovers
Optional toppings of your choice
 1 tbsp seeds or nuts: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, tahini, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios ...
 1 tbsp oil: olive oil, sesame oil, nut oil ...
 1 tbsp sour: lemon juice (and zest), lime juice (and zest), apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, kombucha vinegar ...
 1 tbsp dried fruit: raisins, cranberries, dates, apricot ...
 50 g frozen vegetables and fruit: peas, pomegranate seeds, green soybeans (edamame) ...
 50 g fresh fruit and vegetables: bell pepper, tomato, zucchini, cucumber, grated carrot, radish, kohlrabi, turnip, cabbage, onion, spring onions, lamb's lettuce, purslane, arugula, chicory, celery, beetroot, spinach, chard, fennel, sprouts, apple, orange, pomegranate, figs ...
 canned, pickled or fermented vegetables: corn, chickpeas, beans, lentils, olives, grilled peppers, peeled tomatoes or diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fermented vegetables ...
 spices and herbs: pepper, salt, mint, basil, coriander, chives, dill, thyme, rosemary, oregano, tarragon, parsley, garlic, ginger, turmeric, ras el hanout, cumin, fennel seeds, paprika, cayenne pepper, Provençal herbs, curry powder, mustard , nutritional yeast ...
 extra’s: hummus, falafel, feta-style marinated tofu, plant based yogurt, dressing…
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Mix the couscous with the vegetable stock (or gazpacho or soup leftovers) in a sealable glass jar. You don't have to weigh or measure your ingredients perfectly: just make sure that everything is covered and that there is still enough moisture for the couscous to absorb. If you're also going to add juicy vegetables like tomatoes, it's best to start by adding a little less moisture. You could always add more afterwards if necessary.

2

Add the seasonings and toppings of your choice at this stage so that the couscous gets the time to absorb the flavours.

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Put in the fridge overnight. Did you forget to make your overnight couscous the night before? No problem: after two hours of soaking, the couscous is ready to eat. Need to go even faster? With hot water from the kettle, it can also be done in five minutes. This overnight couscous is perfect to eat cold, but you can also heat it up in the microwave if you prefer to eat it warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

120 g (basic recipe without toppings)

Amount per serving
Calories191.5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g14%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 6.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.