Seasoned Couscous Recipe
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Seasoned Couscous

By: Ruth Lee 
"'Partner it with delicious Seasoned Couscous, and you have a winner,' Ruth says. Flecked with basil and parsley, the speedy stovetop side dish comes together in a snap."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove form the heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by Shauna McNabb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was very good but needed a little help. I made as is the first time and it was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by TERESITA79   view full review
I buy bulk couscous, so I followed the container suggestions for 2 cups water - 2 cups couscous.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by Pastor_of_Muppets   view full review
This recipe was exactly what I was looking for. I am a bachelor, and I wanted a quick and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Jahdu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It was exactly what I was looking for, couldn't have been...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I did not eat this myself, I made it for the boys. Instead of water and chicken bouillion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by PHARMCAT   view full review
Pretty good. I modified: 1 can chicken broth 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp parsley 1 tsp onion flakes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by lise   view full review
This wasn't very well liked in my house. We are new to couscous so if you already like it go...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by Kimberly   view full review
This is a great basic recipe, one that I will refer to again and again when preparing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by sarah   view full review
No flavor...at all. It was also very dry. I followed the recipe exactly. I ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by MILKLISSA79   view full review
Unexpectedly good with such a few ingredients!!! I used chicken broth instead and added cumin.

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