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How to Cook Couscous
Master the art of making fluffy couscous with this quick and easy recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-sodium broth or water
- 1 cup dry instant couscous
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley and dill) minced garlic, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the broth or water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan with a lid, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Optionally, mix in fresh herbs, sautéed minced garlic, or chopped green onions for added flavor.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
298mg
(12%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.