Range Top Directions
| Servings (about 1 cup cooked) | 1 | 2 | About 5 |
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| Couscous, uncooked | 1/3 cup | 3/4 cup | 1 box |
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| Water, Broth, or Juice | 1/2 cup | 1 cup | 2 cups |
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| Salt (Optional) | pinch | 1/4 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
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| Olive Oil or Butter | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 1 Tbsp |
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Preparation Directions
- In medium saucepan, bring water, salt (optional) and olive oil or butter to just a boil.
- Stir in couscous; cover.
- Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving
Microwave Directions
- In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional).
- Microwave at HIGH until boiling, about 2 minutes for 1 serving, 4 to 5 minutes for 2 servings or 9 to 10 minutes for the entire box*
- Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.
* Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust time as needed.
Alternate Directions
Follow the above preparation directions, except omit olive oil or butter.
High Altitude Preparation
At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2-3/4 cups.
