Couscous Pilaf Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4 servings
🍴 Category: Low Cholesterol
🔑 Keywords: Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Chicken bouillon cubes |
| Salt | |
| Pepper | |
| 1 | Couscous |
| 1 | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 216.9
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7.9mg
- Sodium: 529.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 39.3g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 6.5g
Instructions:
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In a large saucepan, dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in 2 ½ cups of water.
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Bring the water to a boil, then add the sliced carrots and diced onion.
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Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low, allowing the vegetables to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
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Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in the couscous, ensuring it’s evenly distributed in the saucepan.
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Let the couscous cook uncovered for 1 minute, absorbing the flavors of the broth.
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Add the butter to the mixture, and continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes until the butter is melted and well incorporated.
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Once done, cover the saucepan and let the couscous pilaf stand for about 10 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the couscous to fully absorb the liquid.
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After 10 minutes, gently fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and distribute the vegetables evenly.
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Serve the couscous pilaf hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish or as a satisfying main course.
This couscous pilaf recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a healthy meal that can be prepared in less than an hour. Enjoy its comforting warmth and delightful taste with your family and friends! 🍲✨