Recipe: Easy Way to Make Couscous

EASY WAY TO MAKE COUSCOUS

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (or spice of your choice)
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous and saute for a minute or two to coat.

Add the garlic and saute a few seconds, then add the broth, spice of choice cook for 2 minutes until the liquid appears absorbed.

Remove from heat, fluff up with two forks, stir in the butter. Leave to steam, covered, 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. (Or transfer to an ovenproof dish and finish steaming in a 375 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.)

Makes 4 servings
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