Couscous
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Couscous
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A traditional side dish of North African, commonly known as a Moroccan staple served with stewy things like Tagine. But essentially, I just use it like rice - serve it with anything!A light sprinkle of fresh herbs adds welcome colour, or fruit and nuts to add interest. Me, I do both! Exceptional served with Vegetable Tagine.Makes 5 cups (fluffed)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock , low sodium
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Herb option:
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro , finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley , finely chopped
Fruit and nuts:
- 1/3 cup dried apricots , chopped
- 1/3 cup currants or sultanas
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds , toasted
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Instructions
- Heat chicken stock until boiling using whatever method you choose (stove, 3 - 4 minutes in microwave on high).
- Pour over couscous in a heatproof bowl. Shake to level the couscous, cover with plate (or cling wrap).
- Leave for 10 minutes, then fluff with fork. Stir through olive oil, lemon juice and salt.
- Stir through either herbs or fruit & nuts. Or as I do, use it all! Keep warm until ready to use. Ideal served with Tagine, or anything Middle Eastern.
Notes
- The ratio of liquid to couscous differs from brand to brand. But for most, 1:1 is the standard. If your packet says otherwise, follow the packet. If the packet doesn't say, then use 1:1 and if it's too firm for your taste, add more and soak again!
- The ratio of liquid to couscous differs from brand to brand. But for most, 1:1 is the standard. If your packet says otherwise, follow the packet. If the packet doesn't say, then use 1:1 and if it's too firm for your taste, add more and soak again!
- Nutrition per serving (145g / 5 oz per serve), for herbed couscous.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
253cal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
225mg
(9%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253cal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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