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comments: true
tags:
  - side
  - mediterranean
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# :shallow_pan_of_food: Couscous

![Couscous][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 10 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :stew: 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- :salt: 1 pinch kosher salt
- :shallow_pan_of_food: 1 cup couscous
- :olive: 2 Tbsp olive oil
- :herb: 1 pinch cumin (optional)
- :garlic: 2 cloves sautéed garlic(optional)
- :leafy_green: 2 green onions (optional)
- :herb: some fresh herbs (optional)

| :cut_of_meat: Uncooked | :hot_springs: Cooked | :droplet: Liquid | :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves |
|:----------------------:|:--------------------:|:----------------:|:----------------------------------:|
| 180 g                  | 540 g                | 227 g            | 4                                  |
| 270 g                  | 810 g                | 340 g            | 6                                  |
| 360 g                  | 1080 g               | 454 g            | 8                                  |

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 saucepan
- 1 extra virgin olive oil
- 1 non-stick skillet or pan
- 1 fork

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

In a saucepan, add vegetable broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring
to a boil.

### Step 2

Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous
and toss around with a wooden spoon until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty
flavor.

### Step 3

Stir couscous in the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until
couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.

### Step 4

Uncover and fluff with a fork.

### Step 5

You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin
(optional), sautéed garlic(optional), chopped green onions (optional), and fresh herbs (optional) or your choice.
Enjoy!

## :link: Source

- <https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-cook-couscous/>

[1]: <../assets/images/couscous.jpg>