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Moroccan Couscous Recipe

03/11/19 | Recipes & Tips, Side Dish

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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. 

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. 

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. 

How to Make Couscous

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

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

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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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword how to make couscous, moroccan couscous recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 442kcal
Author Alli
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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
  • 1/2 cup half and half optional
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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).
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Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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  1. Alli says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:41 PM

    5 stars
    Such an easy recipe!

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