How to Make Couscous (Moroccan)

Name: How to Make Couscous (Moroccan)
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter; 2 cups water or broth; pinch salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 ½ cups dry couscous

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Total Time
5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
277 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean

How to Make Couscous (Moroccan)

Iris Warren

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Learn how to make couscous the right way so it turns out fluffy, tender, and flavorful! With this recipe, you'll have an easy side in minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
2 cups water or broth
pinch salt omit if using broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
½ teaspoon onion powder optional
1 ½ cups dry couscous Moroccan or Golden, small grains

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth, oil or butter, salt, and seasonings to a boil.
Add the couscous, stir, and turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let it absorb the water for 5 minutes.
Once the liquid is absorbed, remove the lid, and use a fork to fluff the couscous. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you have several types of couscous in your pantry, you can adjust the recipe above for each. This is the breakdown:
Moroccan couscous is the smallest grain couscous and is usually found in most US grocery stores. 1 serving is ⅓ cup dry + ¾ cup water, and it takes 5 minutes to cook.
Israeli couscous or Pearl couscous is a medium-sized ball that has a chewier texture when cooked. 1 serving is ⅓ cup dry + ½ cup water, and it takes 10 minutes to cook.
Lebanese couscous or Moghrabieh is a larger ball and is often used in stews. 1 serving is ⅓ cup dry + 1 cup water, and it takes 15 minutes to cook.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	277kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	7mg	0%
Potassium	115mg	2%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	0.03g	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%