Sunday, March 23, 2014

5-Minute Garlic Couscous

My first couscous experience was at a Mediterranean restaurant a few years back. It came alongside my meal and I wasn't sure what to think of the tiny little balls that were not quite the rice or pasta that I was used to eating. Needless to say, I quickly developed a liking to this perfect side dish! It pairs with nearly everything and it's especially perfect with vegetables.

Today, I'm sharing a recipe for Garlic Couscous. It comes together in just over five minutes and it's so delicious. The garlic flavor actually really nice-- not at all overwhelming. This couscous recipe definitely has found a place in my dinner rotation. 


5-Minute Garlic Couscous

Ingredients:

1 cup couscous
1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon margarine
2 cloves minced garlic

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine. Once melted, add the salt and garlic and saute for a few seconds, while stirring constantly. Add the broth and cook on high until the mixture comes to a boil. Add the couscous and stir until well combined. Place the lid on the saucepan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. After the five minutes has passed, remove the lid, fluff the couscous with a fork, and serve.

Recipe from mrandmrspmiami.com


Do you like couscous? If so, how do you like to eat it?


13 comments:

  1. I'm excited to give this a galicy dish a try!

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  2. this couscous looks amazing! I love garlic and the use of the chicken broth! One of my fave ways to eat couscous is with sauteed broccoli, and cheddar cheese melted in :-)
    Checking this out from create it Thursday!
    Cathy
    www.threekidsandafish.com

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    1. That sounds like perfection! Cheese makes everything taste more delicious. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Mmmmm, what a great and easy way to jazz up couscous! I'd like to invite you to link up at Simple Supper Tuesday.
    http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/03/simple-supper-tuesday-56.html

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    1. Thanks for the invite and thanks for stopping by :)

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    2. Thanks so much for linking up! Hope to see you again next week.

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  4. I love couscous, and using chicken broth adds so much flavor! Now I just need to convince my fiancé that he should eat it sometimes instead of rice!

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    1. It's so good! And hey, it cooks A LOT faster than rice :)

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  5. This sounds simple and good. I am going to have to give this a try soon.

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  6. Delish! I make something similar with quinoa. I cook it in chicken broth and add in craisins and a little salt and garlic. Yum! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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    1. Oh yum! I'll have to try that. And thanks for featuring my popovers :)

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