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How to Make Couscous (Moroccan)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth, oil or butter, salt, and seasonings to a boil.
  2. Add the couscous, stir, and turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and let it absorb the water for 5 minutes. 
  3. 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:
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  • 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.