Name: Perfect Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 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

steamed couscous in bowl with plaid linen napkin.

Perfect Couscous

A versatile and super-easy side dish, couscous is made from tiny steamed balls of semolina flour. Though we often think of it as a grain, it’s actually a type of pasta.

Servings: 4 - 6

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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 Information

Per serving (6 servings)
Calories: 226
Fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 220mg
Cholesterol: 5mg