How to Cook Couscous - Israeli (Pearl) or Instant
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3 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
How to Cook Couscous - Israeli (Pearl) or Instant
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Learn How to Cook Israeli, or pearl, and Instant Couscous on the stovetop in less than 20 minutes. These tiny, pasta-like balls of semolina wheat flour are so quick and easy to make, you simply need 1 ½ cups of water to each cup of couscous.
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Ingredients
Pearl (Israeli) Couscous
- 1 ½ cups water or broth
- 1 cup pearl couscous or Israeli couscous
- butter or oil optional
- salt to taste
Instant Couscous
- 1 ¾ cup water or broth
- 1 ½ cups instant couscous
- butter or oil optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
Israeli (Pearl) Couscous:
- Add water or broth to a medium-sized pot. Bring liquid to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stir in Israeli couscous, salt and butter. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired tenderness.
Instant Couscous:
- Add water or broth to a medium-sized pot and bring liquid to a boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in instant couscous, butter or oil, and salt.
- Cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff up couscous with a fork.
Notes
- How to prep ahead of time: If you're making a bowl with couscous, you can easily make it a few days before you need it.
- How to store: Cooked couscous will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- How to freeze: Couscous freezes very similarly to cooked pasta or grains. To freeze couscous add it to a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or container once cooled. It will keep in the freezer for up to 4-6 months.
- How to reheat: For the best results, warm the couscous back up in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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