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BASIC COUSCOUS

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This is a great recipe for anyone who wants to try couscous. It's simple and has great flavour! I like to serve it with chicken and veggies.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons chicken base
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup couscous

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine everything except the coucous; bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 45.7, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.8

BASIC COUSCOUS RECIPE - (4.8/5)

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Provided by á-4174

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups couscous
1 cup water
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon table salt
Ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add couscous and cook, stirring frequently, until grains are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, and salt; stir briefly to combine, cover, and remove pan from heat. Let stand until grains are tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and fluff grains with fork. Season with pepper to taste and serve.

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