Couscous Recipe
Best couscous recipe for how to cook couscous on the stove! Make a quick and easy alternative to rice or pasta.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 cups cooked
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups water or vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
- Pinch kosher salt optional; omit if using broth
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the water or broth to a boil. Once it’s boiling, if you're using olive oil or butter or salt, add now.
- Add the couscous to the boiling water. Stir to make sure it's evenly distributed.
- Immediately remove pot from heat and cover tightly with a lid. Let sit off the heat, covered, for 5-10 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed all of the liquid.
- With a fork, fluff up the couscous to separate the grains.
Notes
- TO STORE: Let the couscous cool before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate cooked couscous for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Add the couscous and a small amount of water or broth to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until reheated.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze cooked, cooled couscous in a freezer-safe storage container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup cookedCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gPotassium: 96mgFiber: 3gCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
