How to Cook Couscous

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How to Cook Couscous

Couscous is the perfect alternative to plain rice or pasta. These healthy, pearl-shaped grains go great in a salad or in hot recipes!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup couscous Moroccan couscous, not pearl/Israeli couscous
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • garlic powder optional
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Instructions

  1. Bring water and butter to a boil.
  2. Add couscous, salt and any seasonings. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover, remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • To Cook Pearl/Israeli Couscous
  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water (or stock or broth for more flavor) to a boil.
  • Add 1 cup pearl couscous and any herbs or seasonings you prefer.
  • Simmer 12-15 minutes or until tender. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 188 (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 188 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 87IU 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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