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finished herb couscous

Fast and Easy Herb Couscous

Quick and easy way to serve a unique side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Moroccan, North African
Servings 3

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Chef Knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 fork
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous
  • 1 tbsp. chicken bouillon paste
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary stemmed and minced
  • 2 tsp. fresh oregano stemmed and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
  • tsp. salt
  • ¾ tsp. black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • place couscous and herbs in mixing bowl
  • add olive oil to mixing bowl, mixing together well to coat
  • in saucepan, combine chicken bouillon with water
  • bring saucepan contents to a full boil over high heat
  • carefully pour stock over couscous
  • stir through and cover tightly with plastic wrap quickly
  • allow to steam covered for 15 minutes
  • remove plastic, check for doneness. most often, it will be tender at this time, but due to desiccation on the shelf, it may require covering back and allowing for a few more minutes
  • fluff with a fork to break up any clumps
  • serve immediately
Keyword dairy free, Easy, fresh herbs, Quick, Side dish