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PERFECT COUSCOUS

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



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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.

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

ROASTED VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS

Light fluffy couscous with a touch of olive oil with roasted veggies. Dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A great vegetarian dish. A delight, summer or winter.

Provided by 747

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Preheat your grill to a high heat, outdoor or indoor.
  • Brush vegetables lightly with olive oil, and place them on the grill. Cook, flipping over occasionally, until just tender.
  • While the vegetables are grilling, bring water, salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and couscous to boil in a large pot. Once the water has come to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done. Let couscous cool to room temperature.
  • Place couscous on a plate and top with veggies. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

COUSCOUS FOR ONE

This fluffy couscous is the perfect side dish to our Moroccan Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3



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Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, season with salt.
  • Remove from heat; cover, and let stand until water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Before serving, fluff with a fork

3 tablespoons dry couscous
1/3 cup water
Coarse salt

COUSCOUS BASICS

This is a easy basic recipe for couscous making it light and fluffy, not gummy. Be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water. It's a tiny pasta made of ground semolina flour. Add spices, fruits, nuts, and vegetables you like. You can use a flavored broth to also kick it up. This can be used for a breakfast, side, salad, stuffing......

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Couscous Basics image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add butter, salt and stir. Add couscous and remove from heat and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.2, Protein 5.5

1 1/2 cups couscous
2 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

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