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    Moroccan Couscous Recipe

    Published: Mar 11, 2019 · Modified: May 1, 2025 by Melissa Griffiths · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    • Moroccan couscous is a really simple side dish that is easy to make! Vary the flavor to make it the perfect pairing to any main dish or even add it to a salad.
    • How to Make Couscous
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    Moroccan couscous is a really simple side dish that is easy to make! Vary the flavor to make it the perfect pairing to any main dish or even add it to a salad.

    Moroccan couscous in a grey bowl garnished with parsley.

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    Have you ever made couscous before? It's so easy! We love having this with so many meals. It's definitely still a carb {c'mon, this is who I am as a person} but feels lighter than a side dish like potatoes or bread so I love using it when we don't want a meal that is too heavy.

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    I usually purchase moroccan couscous because that is what is most available in my store, but there is also a larger couscous called pearl couscous that is great when you want it to really stand out, like in a salad.

    Moroccan couscous is a really simple side dish that is easy to make! Vary the flavor to make it the perfect pairing to any main dish. #couscous #moroccancouscous #couscousrecipe #couscousrecipeeasy #couscousrecipes #howtocookcouscous #sidedish #easysidedish #healthycouscous

    How to Make Couscous

    • Bring water to a boil.
    • Add seasonings.
    • Add couscous.
    • Turn off heat and let stand.
    • Fluff with a fork.

    Moroccan couscous in a stainless steel pan.

    See?? So super easy. For this moroccan couscous recipe, I kept the seasonings simple but it tastes delicious as a stand-alone side without needing a lot of sauce or other flavors to make it tasty.

    The half and half is optional, but I like that it adds a creamy texture that I really love. If you don't use the half and half, the couscous may need just a little bit more water. You want it to be dry enough that is won't excessively stick together but not too dry that it isn't cooked through.

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    Moroccan Couscous Recipe

    Melissa Griffiths
    Moroccan couscous is a really simple side dish that is easy to make! Vary the flavor to make it the perfect pairing to any main dish. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 442 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Redmond Real Salt

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups water
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon parsley
    • 1 teaspoon basil
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 cups moroccan couscous
    • ½ cup half and half (optional )

    Instructions
     

    • Bring water, butter, spices, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. 
    • Add the couscous and mix briefly. Turn off heat. 
    • Let sit for about 5 minutes, until the couscous is soft and water is absorbed. 
    • Fluff with a fork and gently stir in half and half (optional).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 4gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.9mg
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    1. Alli

      May 07, 2019 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy recipe!

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