How To Cook Couscous

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings (2 cups)

  • Calories

    170 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Cook Couscous

Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every single time with these top tips. Perfectly fluffy, it's ready to serve in minutes and is great for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

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Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil optional
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
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Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil.
  2. Add salt and butter or olive oil, if desired.
  3. Stir in pearl couscous. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. When the water has evaporated, remove from the cooktop and fluff with a fork.

Notes

  • There's no need to wash or rinse the couscous before cooking it as it doesn't contain starch.
  • The butter/oil is optional, but it will help the grains to separate so it's recommended.
  • Add the couscous to boiling water, and then take it off of the heat to avoid it overcooking.
  • Fluff with a fork to separate the grains so that they don't clump together.
  • Yields approximately 2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 31IU 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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