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9+ Genius Israeli Couscous Recipes You Seriously Have to Try + a Basic Recipe

Want to know how to cook Israeli couscous? Here are Israeli Couscous recipes to try plus a simple, basic recipe.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: how to cook israeli couscous, israeli couscous, israeli couscous recipe, Israeli couscous recipes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the Israeli couscous under cold running water and drain well.
  • Heat the olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the Israeli couscous to the saucepan and stir it constantly for about 2-3 minutes or until the couscous turns golden brown.
  • Pour in the water and salt and bring it to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for about 12-15 minutes or until the couscous is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the couscous.

Notes

Serve hot as a side dish or use it as a base for a salad or grain bowl.
Note: You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion, or herbs, to the couscous while cooking to add more flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg