Couscous Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups cooked

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Couscous Recipe

Best couscous recipe for how to cook couscous on the stove! Make a quick and easy alternative to rice or pasta.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ½ cups water or vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
  • Pinch kosher salt optional; omit if using broth
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Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, bring the water or broth to a boil. Once it’s boiling, if you're using olive oil or butter or salt, add now.
  2. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Stir to make sure it's evenly distributed.
  3. Immediately remove pot from heat and cover tightly with a lid. Let sit off the heat, covered, for 5-10 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed all of the liquid.
  4. With a fork, fluff up the couscous to separate the grains.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Let the couscous cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked couscous for up to 5 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Add the couscous and a small amount of water or broth to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked, cooled couscous in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup cooked Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups cooked

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup cooked
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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