Easy Couscous
This couscous recipe comes out fluffy and perfectly seasoned in minutes! Here are the tricks to how to cook couscous.
Total: 10min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 195 calories, Sugar 0.2 g, Sodium 164 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Saturated Fat 0.6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup dry couscous*
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instruction:
- Bring the water or broth to boil (in a tea kettle or a small pot).
- Place the dry couscous into a skillet with the salt. Pour the boiling water over the entire surface. Wait for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and add additional lemon or salt to taste.
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FAQ
What does couscous pair well with?
Couscous is a healthy, versatile side that you can serve with anything from Roasted Broccolini to Grilled Cod or Chicken Kabobs. This classic Moroccan-style couscous recipe cooks in 15 minutes (this Roasted Vegetable Salad is another quick couscous recipe).
What can I add to couscous for flavor?
Mix in fresh produce for a couscous salad.
- Apples, which work well in dishes with sausage.
- Dried apricots in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern inspired dishes.
- Strawberries, which pair well with both balsamic vinegar and basil.
- Any grilled vegetables to add a smoky flavor.
- Cherry tomatoes, which can help balance a salty dish.
What is the best way to eat couscous?
Here are a few of my favorites:
- Add it to a salad. Try making this Mediterranean couscous salad with roasted tomatoes and chickpeas. …
- Serve it as a side dish. Below, you’ll find my favorite way to prepare this tiny pasta as a simple side dish. …
- Top it with a stew. …
- Make it a meal on its own.
Is couscous a grain or pasta?
Some foodies consider this grain product to be a type of pasta, but the similarity is only superficial — couscous is made of crushed durum wheat semolina, not the ground type used for pasta.
