Herby Buttered Couscous Recipe
The not-so-unsung hero of North African cuisine is plain buttered couscous, the perfect vehicle for delivering flavour and really simple to make too!
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 390kcal
Ingredients
- 150 g Couscous ¾ Cup
- 175 ml Boiling Water ¾ Cup
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 30 g Butter 2 tablespoon
- Chopped Herbs (go big or go home)
- Lemon Wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- Place your couscous in a bowl, then add the salt and give it a bit of a mix.
- Cut the butter into a 1cm (½") dice and drop it on top of the couscous, then pour over the boiling water and cover with cling film, allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Chop as many fresh herbs as you can lay your hands on and fork them through the couscous after it has rested.
Notes
You could substitute the butter for two tablespoons of olive oil if you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
