Description
A simple and quick couscous recipe that is perfect as a side dish or a base for salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup couscous
Instructions
- Place the water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Add in the olive oil and salt.
- Add the dry couscous and give it a stir. Cover with a lid and let the couscous sit for 15 minutes, undisturbed.
- Uncover and fluff using a fork. Transfer to a plate and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the boiling water.
- Serve with vegetables or protein of your choice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg