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Couscous Basics
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6
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......
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Fluff with a fork.
By RecipeOfHealth.com