How to Cook Couscous

Couscous is the perfect alternative to plain rice or pasta. These healthy, pearl-shaped grains go great in a salad or in hot recipes!

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup couscous (Moroccan couscous, not pearl/Israeli couscous)
  • 1 cup water (or broth)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • garlic powder (optional)

Steps

  1. Bring water and butter to a boil.

  2. Add couscous, salt and any seasonings. Stir to combine.

  3. Cover, remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes.

  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories1889% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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