4.7 from 27 votes
Toasted Couscous Recipe
Toasted Couscous takes boring, plain couscous and uses simple methods of browning and infusing to add flavor to this 10-minute side dish.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 65 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot , minced
- 1 heaping cup small couscous
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 3 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Add the dry couscous, stirring to toast, for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and salt, fluffing with a fork. Place the lid on the saucepan for 1-2 minutes, fluff again. If it sticks, add 1-2 teaspoons more olive oil and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.