This classic Couscous recipe is not difficult, but there are a few simple tricks to perfecting this quick, delicious and healthy side dish. Here’s a foolproof method that works every time!
Prep time: PT2M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT7M
Rating
5 stars (6 reviews)
Keywords
couscous
Ingredients
320g Couscous
400 ml Boiling vegetable stock (14 fl oz (UK))
1 tbsp Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp Chopped fresh finely chopped mint
Categories
Salad
Side Dish
Steps
Put the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock.
Cover (I use a dinner plate, sitting on top of the bowl) and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the cover or plate. The liquid should be absorbed.
Use a fork to gently fluff the couscous to separate the grains.
Drizzle over the olive oil, plenty of salt and pepper and the mint if using. Mix through with the fork.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 338 kcal
Carbohydrates: 63 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 406 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Reviews
Maria on 2026-06-20 (5 stars): Great recipe. Added a T of melted butter and 1 t of lemon zest. Tastes wonderful! Thank you.
Pat Wright on 2026-04-16 (5 stars): Fantastic! I've never been able to make a good cous cous. This was sooo easy with great results. Highly recommended.
Ronnie on 2025-11-08 (5 stars): Simple easy recipe. Love that I can make this so quickly.
Colleen Barnett on 2024-11-17 (5 stars): So easy to make and interesting flavoùŕings
