Easy Couscous Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup of couscous
• 1 1/4 cups of water
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup of slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the couscous, salt, and olive oil.
2. Boil the water in a saucepan, and then pour it over the couscous mixture. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, and green onions, and cook for 2 minutes or until they are softened.
4. Add the raisins, toasted almonds, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, coriander, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute or until the spices are fragrant.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the skillet mixture to it. Mix well, and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 47g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 179mg

Tips

• You can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water to add more flavor to the couscous.
• You can add any vegetables you like to this recipe, such as carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers. Just sauté them in the skillet with the spices and herbs.
• You can use any kind of nuts instead of almonds, such as pistachios or walnuts.
• You can also add some protein to this dish, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Conclusion