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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!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup couscous Moroccan couscous, not pearl/Israeli couscous
- 1 cup water or broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Bring water and butter to a boil.
- Add couscous, salt and any seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Cover, remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and serve.
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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
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
% 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.