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# :shallow_pan_of_food: Pearl Couscous

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

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 6 | 14 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :olive: 2 Tbsp olive oil
- :shallow_pan_of_food: 1 cup pearl couscous
- :stew: 1.5 cups water or vegetable broth
- :salt: some kosher salt
- :herb: 0.25 cup parsley (optional)
- :lemon: 1 lemon zest (optional)

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 medium saucepan

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until just shimmering. Add the
pearl couscous and toss around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown).

### Step 2

Boil 1.5 cups of water or vegetable broth and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with kosher salt.

### Step 3

Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low.

### Step 4

Cover and cook for about 14 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender.

### Step 5

Remove from the heat.

### Step 6

Season and enjoy! Taste and adjust salt to your liking. To finish, add the parsley (optional) and lemon zest (optional),
toss and serve.

## :link: Source

- <https://www.themediterraneandish.com/pearl-couscous-recipe/>

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