How to Cook Couscous (5 flavors!)
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Italian, North African
How to Cook Couscous (5 flavors!)
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Make couscous your go-to side dish with step-by-step instructions for both Moroccan and Israeli couscous and five tasty flavor options.
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Ingredients
Plain Couscous
- 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups couscous
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water (or chicken broth), olive oil (or butter), and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the couscous until fully moistened.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the saucepan and fluff the couscous with a fork, separating the grains. Serve hot.
Notes
- Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic and cook for 60–90 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add water and salt, and proceed with the basic recipe.
- Parmesan Couscous: Use 2 ½ cups chicken broth instead of water and replace olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter. After fluffing the cooked couscous, gradually sprinkle in ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fluffing with a fork to distribute evenly.
- Herbed Chicken Couscous: Substitute 2 ½ cups chicken broth for water. Along with the salt, stir in ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, dried parsley, dried rosemary, and dried thyme, and ⅛ teaspoon dried sage. Proceed with the basic recipe.
- Mediterranean Couscous: Along with the salt, stir in ½ teaspoon each of ground cumin, onion powder, and dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon each of dried oregano, garlic powder, and ground turmeric, and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Proceed with the basic recipe.
- Israeli (Pearl) Couscous: Increase liquid to 3 cups of water (or broth). After bringing the liquid to a boil and stirring in the couscous, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Cover the saucepan and let the couscous rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
96mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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