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PERFECT COUSCOUS



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Couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour. Though we think of it as a grain, it's actually a type of pasta.

Categories     Vegetables & Sides

Time 10m

Yield 4 - 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1¾ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups (10 oz) couscous

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or broth), salt, butter, and oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover tightly with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the couscous and break up any clumps. Serve warm.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The couscous can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat it in the microwave until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226, Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 37g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 0g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 220mg, Cholesterol 5mg

SAVOURY COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Savoury Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 g butter
1 onion, finely sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in sauce pan (which has a lid).
  • Add chopped onions, stir and allow to cook until soft.
  • Stir in crushed garlic.
  • Add couscous, stir.
  • Add chicken stock, stir and bring to boil.
  • Remove off heat, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coriander or parsley.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 230.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9

BEST COUSCOUS



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Couscous is widely used throughout North Africa. Like many pastas, couscous is simply coarse hard-wheat flour (semolina) and water. Traditionally, the two were mixed together by hand and pressed through a sieve to make tiny granules.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
1/2 teapsoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Put couscous, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil, and stir with fork to coat evenly.
  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil; stir one-third into the couscous. Cover remaining water to keep it hot.
  • Press couscous gently with the back of the fork. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining water in two additions.
  • Break up any clumps with a fork or your fingers.

HOW TO COOK COUSCOUS



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Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every time! It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients. This quick couscous recipe is a great side next to your favorite protein, or use it as a bed to a tasty stew.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup low-sodium broth or water
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt
1 cup dry instant couscous (I used this couscous)
To Flavor (optional)
Pinch of cumin (or spice of your choice)
1 to 2 garlic clove (minced and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil)
2 green onions (chopped)
Fresh herbs to your liking (I used parsley and dill)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, add broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous and toss around with a wooden spoon until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty flavor.
  • Stir couscous in the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.
  • Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs or your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Sodium 1.1 mg, Fat 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PERFECT COUSCOUS



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Couscous isn't a grain, as some people may think - it's actually a type of pasta made from durum wheat and shaped like a grain. The couscous you have in your pantry is most likely instant couscous that's been steamed and dried so it cooks very quickly, for a fast and easy side dish or base for a salad or bowl. Look for whole wheat couscous in your supermarket; it cooks in the same time as the regular variety and has all the virtues of whole wheat pasta. This recipe makes a big batch for make-ahead meal prep but is easily halved.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups water or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups regular or whole wheat couscous

Steps:

  • Combine the water or broth, olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork (the more you fluff, the more separate and light the grains will be). Season with salt and pepper. If you are making the couscous ahead, spread while hot on a baking sheet lined with parchment to stop the cooking as it cools. Once cool, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

COUSCOUS



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Couscous is a delicious and easy to make side dish that pairs perfectly with any one of our tasty mains.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups water
12 ounces couscous (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine couscous, salt, pepper, and oil. Stir to combine. Stir one-third of the water into the couscous. Press couscous gently with the back of a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 3 minutes. Keep water hot.
  • Repeat with remaining water in 2 additions. Break up clumps with a fork or with your fingers.

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