Seasoned Couscous Recipe

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"Partner it with delicious Seasoned Couscous, and you have a winner," Ruth says. Flecked with basil and parsley, the speedy stovetop side dish comes together in a snap.

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Seasoned Couscous Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
5 10 15

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 185 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 305 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Seasoned Couscous in Quick Cooking March/April 2003, p15

Tip

Chopped Onion Substitute

When there’s no time to chop onions, onion powder is one option. Substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for one medium chopped onion. For the best onion flavor, use frozen chopped onions or dried minced onion (found in the spice aisle). One tablespoon of dried minced onion equals 1/4 cup minced raw onion.

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Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2012 by germanycook

I have never made couscous before... and this was so easy and quick. So nice to have something different than rice with a fish dinner.

I did add abit more of each seasoning and some fresh parsley and it had alot of flavour. My husband loved it... so I'll be making it again! (I loved it too!)

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2012 by beckyrn2010

I used crushed garlic and was a little heavier on the seasonings. I thought it turned out well and it was very quick

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by cherrylady

I made this with organic whole wheat couscous. It was totally delicious! I served it with Tangy Parmesan Tilapia -- fast and yummy dinner!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by FACSteacher

Made this tonight for the first time and it was just ok. Not sure what to add to it, maybe more garlic powder but it needs more spice to really be 'seasoned'. It was very quick and easy though!

 
 
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