Easy Way # 2 of Making Couscous

Name: Easy Way # 2 of Making Couscous
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground spice such as cumin, cinnamon or allspice; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 40 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups couscous

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground spice such as cumin, cinnamon or allspice

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous and saute for a minute or two to coat. Add the garlic and saute a few seconds, then add the broth, spice of choice cook for 2 minutes until the liquid appears absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff up with two forks, stir in the butter. Leave to steam, covered, 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Or transfer to an ovenproof dish and finish steaming in a 375 oven for 5 to 10 minutes.