Couscous REC

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To go with the Greek Shrimp, I served this Couscous recipe which was a great accompaniment. wigs ==>

How to Cook Couscous -- There are lots of tips and information plus great pics and a video at https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-cook-couscous/

by Suzy Karadsheh

Learn how to cook couscous perfectly every time! It takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients. This quick couscous recipe is a great side next to your favorite protein, or use it as a bed for a tasty stew.

As much as couscous looks and acts like a grain, this North African ingredient is actually more of a pasta made with semolina flour from crushed durum wheat.

There are a few types of couscous, including pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous), which I use in an awesome couscous salad. But today for this side recipe, we're talking about Moroccan instant couscous. It's the smallest size couscous made of fine granules. And because it's been already steamed and dried for us, this couscous requires very little effort to prepare and can be ready in the blink of an eye.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup low-sodium broth or water (I used chicken broth. wigs)

https://shop.themediterraneandish.com/product-category/olive-oil/Extra virgin olive oil

Kosher Salt

1 cup dry instant couscous

To Flavor (optional)--Add a pinch of cumin or spice of your choice (I used the cumin. wigs)

1 to 2 garlic clove minced and sauteed in extra virgin olive oil

2 green onions chopped (I sauteed along w/ the minced garlic. wigs)

Fresh herbs to your liking--Suzy used Italian parsley and dill so I also added some chopped Italian parsley and chopped fresh dill. wigs

See NOTE below for a couple more ingredient additions of red bell pepper & zucchini. wigs

INSTRUCTIONS

In a saucepan, add broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.

Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous and toss around with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty flavor. (I toasted the couscous. wigs)

Stir couscous into the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.

Uncover and fluff with a fork.

Suzy suggests the following (which I also did. wigs): You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs of your choice. Enjoy!

NOTE: At Suzy's additional suggestion I folded in strips of sauteed red bell peppers and zucchini just before serving. wigs ==>

From Suzy: And if you're looking for something more, you can dice or chop up some veggies (I like red bell peppers and zucchini) and sauté them in olive oil and then toss them in with your herbed couscous!

 
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