Couscous | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
1/2 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, onions)
1/4 cup raisins or currants (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Couscous

In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.

Stir in the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin (if using).

Add Couscous

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to steam and absorb the liquid.

Fluff and Mix

After 5 minutes, uncover the saucepan and use a fork to fluff the couscous, breaking up any clumps.

Add Vegetables and Raisins

Stir in the chopped vegetables and raisins or currants, if using. You can either add them raw or briefly saut√© them in a separate pan before mixing them in.

Garnish

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Serve

Transfer the couscous to a serving dish. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.