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If you’ve had it before, you’ll know that couscous is a versatile and tasty North African dish. This fluffy grain-like pasta is made from semolina flour or durum wheat and can be enjoyed as a complete meal with veggies and protein or as a side with stews and other saucy dishes. If you haven’t tried it yet, we’ve got 18 of the best couscous recipes for you to try below. You’ll love how delicious, fragrant, and comforting they are.
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Perfect Couscous Recipe

If you’ve had it before, you’ll know that couscous is a versatile and tasty North African dish. This fluffy grain-like pasta is made from semolina flour or durum wheat and can be enjoyed as a complete meal with veggies and protein or as a side with stews and other saucy dishes. If you haven’t tried it yet, we’ve got 18 of the best couscous recipes for you to try below. You’ll love how delicious, fragrant, and comforting they are.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups couscous

Instructions

  • Add the water, salt, unsalted butter and oil to a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil.
  • Stir in the couscous, then cover tightly with a lid and remove from the heat. Allow the couscous to steam for 5 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff the couscous and break up any clumps.
  • Serve warm and enjoy immediately or transfer to a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the couscous in a microwave-safe container until hot.