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How To Cook Couscous
Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every single time with these top tips. Perfectly fluffy, it's ready to serve in minutes and is great for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
12
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings (2 cups)
Calories
170
kcal
AUTHOR
Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy
INGREDIENTS
1.5
cups
water
½
teaspoon
salt
,
optional
1
teaspoon
butter or olive oil
,
optional
1
cup
pearl couscous
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring water to a boil.
Add salt and butter or olive oil, if desired.
Stir in pearl couscous. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
NOTES
There's no need to wash or rinse the couscous before cooking it as it doesn't contain starch.
The butter/oil is optional, but it will help the grains to separate so it's recommended.
Add the couscous to boiling water, and then take it off of the heat to avoid it overcooking.
Fluff with a fork to separate the grains so that they don't clump together.
Yields approximately 2 cups.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
How To Cook Couscous
Amount Per Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
308mg
13%
Potassium
71mg
2%
Carbohydrates
33g
11%
Fiber 2g
8%
Protein
5g
10%
Vitamin A
31IU
1%
Calcium
13mg
1%
Iron
1mg
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Keyword
couscous side dish, easy couscous recipe, tips for cooking couscous
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