5 from 6 votes
How To Cook Couscous
Learn how to cook couscous in only 15 minutes! This easy couscous recipes calls for a few ingredients and makes a delicious side for protein or stews.
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup couscous
Instructions
- Place the water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Add in the olive oil and salt.
- Add the dry couscous and give it a stir. Cover with a lid and let the couscous sit for 15 minutes, undisturbed.
- Uncover and fluff using a fork. Transfer to a plate and serve.
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Notes
- To make this recipe, you need fine couscous and not pearl couscous.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon water to avoid the couscous getting too dry.
- Serve couscous with Moroccan tagine, saffron chicken or eggplant chickpea stew.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.