4.8 from 12 votes
Fluffy Couscous
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups couscous
- 1 small onion minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring often, until some of the grains are just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl.
- Melt the remaining two tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water and broth and bring to a boil.
- Pour the boiling liquid over the toasted couscous and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let it sit until the couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and fluff the couscous with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
583mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.