near east couscous recipes
To cook Near East couscous, follow these simple steps:
Ingredients
- 1 cup Near East couscous
- 1 cup water or broth (for more flavor)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Liquid:In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or broth to a boil. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Add Olive Oil or Butter: Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter into the boiling liquid.
- Add the Couscous: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous.
- Cover and Let Sit: Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This allows the couscous to absorb the liquid and steam.
- Fluff and Serve: After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Serve as desired.
Feel free to customize your couscous with herbs, spices, vegetables, or proteins to suit your taste!