Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A very quick and flavorful dish. If you like pasta, you'll like couscous. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth |
1 cup couscous |
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add couscous, butter and salt.
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Topping: In a shallow pan, heat oil.
5. Cook garlic until it begins to brown.
6. Add rest of spices, cook for 30 second and remove from heat.
7. (Alternately, you could use ready made roasted garlic olive oil , and add the thyme and pepper).
8. Mix topping with couscous, serve immediately.
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