Couscous Recipe
how to make couscous recipe - you have to try this easy parmesan couscous recipe for your next dinner. Your family will love couscous!
Servings: 8
Cost: $6.23, $0.78 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat couscous
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to a boil.
- Add 2 cups whole wheat couscous and stir quickly to combine.
- Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley.
- Using a fork to fluff the couscous until the butter is melted and everything is evenly combined. This may take a minute or two. Make sure you don't use a spoon, because it will make the couscous clump together rather than keeping it light and fluffy.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste. You can add more salt and or pepper until it suites your tastes.
- This makes a large portion and will easily feed 6-8 people depending on portion size. This works great for my family, but if you prefer a smaller amount, you could easily cut the recipe in half.
- Also, I used whole wheat, but you can use any kind of couscous. Make sure you check the amount of liquid instructed for the brand of couscous you buy. My couscous was a 1:1 ratio, but each type may be different.
Notes
This Couscous recipe makes a tasty side dish for just about any meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2.1mg
