Serving & Recipes - Near East Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Near East® Recipes?
We offer MANY delicious and easy recipes in the Recipe section of this website.
What other foods should I serve with couscous?
Couscous can be served as a side dish or a main meal, and goes well with beef, chicken, fish, lamb or as part of a vegetarian meal (with beans, tofu, etc.) You can also stir in additional ingredients (vegetables, nuts, dried fruit) to add something special to your couscous and make it a more substantial dish.
How else can I serve couscous aside from as a side dish?
Couscous is a great base for cold summer salads, for picnics or entertaining. It can be served as a main dish with meat, poultry, fish or beans. It can also be used in stews, soups, and even hot cereals.
Please see our Recipe section of this site for great tasting, simple recipes using Near East® couscous.
What are some quick and easy preparation ideas to make couscous a little something different or special, if I do not have time to prepare a recipe?
Try these easy and delicious stir in ideas:
- Chopped broccoli, carrot, bell pepper
- Diced tomato
- Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pine nuts)
- Dried fruit (Raisins, cranberries)
- Also, see the Recipe section of this site for delicious recipes that can be prepared in under 30 minutes!
I'm having a dinner party and want to make Near East® for a larger number of people. How can I buy a larger size package?
Certain warehouse clubs stores sell multi-packs of Near East®. You can also prepare two boxes at once.
What Near East® products are good to serve for entertaining or at the holidays?
Near East® is a great dish for holidays or entertaining, with its ease of preparation, yet premium taste and aesthetic appeal. See our Recipe section for delicious and simple holiday entertaining ideas.
What Near East® products are good for making summer salads or cold dishes?
Combined with vegetables or other fresh ingredients, couscous, rice pilaf and taboule make delicious and refreshing summer salads. See our Recipe section for delicious and simple salad ideas.
What are some good things to add to Near East® couscous and pilaf to create a vegetarian main dish?
Tofu, beans, garbanzo beans and other meat substitutes can be easily combined with Near East® products as a base for a delicious vegetarian main meal.
Can Near East® Pastas be served as a main dish?
Yes, they make a delicious side dish, and adding meat, poultry or cheese to make it a more substantial dinner.
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