How to Cook Couscous
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Moroccan
How to Cook Couscous
Description
To cook couscous, first bring broth or water to a boil with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt. Separately, toasting the couscous in olive oil until golden brown adds depth to its mild flavor. The toasted couscous is then stirred quickly into the boiling liquid and covered to steam off heat for about 10 minutes until fully rehydrated and tender. The couscous is fluffed with a fork to separate grains and prevent clumping.
For enhanced taste, fresh chopped herbs like parsley and dill, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and spices such as cumin can be mixed in after cooking. This couscous makes a light, fragrant accompaniment to roasted meats or vegetables.
Using broth instead of water enriches the flavor, and toasting in olive oil imparts a subtle nuttiness. Adjust spices and herbs to suit personal preference.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-sodium broth or water
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 cup instant couscous I used this couscous, dry
- To Flavor optional
- Pinch cumin or spice of your choice
- 1 to 2 garlic minced and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, clove
- 2 green onions chopped
- fresh herbs I used parsley and dill, to your liking
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
- Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous and toss around with a wooden spoon until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty flavor.
- Stir couscous in the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.
- Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs or your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cook with broth rather than water to add deeper flavor to the couscous.
- Toasting the couscous in olive oil before absorbing liquid intensifies its nutty taste.
- Add spices like cumin, sautéed garlic, and fresh herbs for customized flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.2g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.1g | 14% |
| Fat | 1.1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16.6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 59.8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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