Description
Cuscús is a quick and versatile dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 cup of water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Optional: chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, zucchini)
- Optional: herbs (parsley, cilantro, mint)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the salt and olive oil to the water.
- Stir in the couscous, then remove the saucepan from heat.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
- After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
- If using, chop the vegetables and stir them into the couscous.
- Optionally, sprinkle in chopped herbs for added flavor.
- Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for a main dish.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with various vegetables and herbs.
- Great as a side dish or base for salads and main courses.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Couscous, Healthy Recipes, Quick Meals, Vegetarian Cooking