How to Prepare Couscous with Martha Stewart

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers more protein while rice is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: steamed vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Steamed vegetables retain nutrients, while frozen are budget-friendly.

herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and can be used when fresh are unavailable.

Place 2 cups of couscous in a medium bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir with a fork to coat evenly.

Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil.

Stir 1/3 of the boiling water into the couscous.

Press couscous gently with the back of a fork.

Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 3 minutes.

Repeat with the remaining water in two additions.

Remove the plastic wrap and break up any clumps with a fork.

Serve as part of a main or side dish.

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