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Basic Couscous Recipe

This simple couscous recipe is a delicious and healthy weeknight meal! Perfect for beginners, it's packed with flavor and cooks in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a side dish with roasted chicken and vegetables or use it as a base for your favorite Mediterranean-inspired creations. Get ready to enjoy fluffy, perfectly cooked couscous in minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 192.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Couscous

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Butter
  • Dried Parsley Flakes
  • Chicken Base
  • Onion Powder
  • Dried Basil
  • Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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How to Make Basic Couscous

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the couscous and parsley.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

9g

Carbs

11g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Mediterranean African Moroccan Healthy Vegetarian Vegan One Pot Meals 30 Minutes Or Less

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