Basic Couscous Ⓥ

Quick-cooking couscous makes a nice change from rice.

Yield: 6 servings

Time: 20 minutes

Tools

  • medium-sized, heat-proof bowl
  • lid or plate
  • fork

Ingredients

  • 1½ c couscous
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 c boiling water
  • 2 T olive oil, vegan butter, or margarine

Directions

Pour couscous into bowl, sprinkle with salt, and quickly pour the boiling water on top. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.

Fluff the couscous, then stir in any additions and serve.

Notes

For more color and nutrition, try adding corn, peas, chopped carrots … the sky’s the limit!

Also see Fruity Couscous and Vegetable Couscous.

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Plain couscous