Fluffy Couscous

Yields Makes 9 cups; 6 to 8 servings
AuthorHeidi Krahling
Notes: Heidi Krahling coats couscous with olive oil before cooking, then adds liquid; this keeps grains separate, producing a fluffier texture. Start the couscous about 10 minutes before lamb stew is done.

Ingredients

 3 cups couscous
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 1 quart boiling fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/4 cup lemon juice
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 323Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 46mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 54g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Protein 13g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

1

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups couscous and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 quart boiling fat-skimmed chicken broth and stir gently; cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; mix and fluff with a large spoon or fork.

Ingredients

 3 cups couscous
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 1 quart boiling fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1

In a large bowl, mix 3 cups couscous and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 quart boiling fat-skimmed chicken broth and stir gently; cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; mix and fluff with a large spoon or fork.

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