Our favourite weekday grain to cook due to its ease of cooking and speed!
Prep Time 2mins Cook Time 5mins Difficulty Easy Serves 2
Ingredients
1 cup instant couscous (in pasta aisle)
1 cup water
1/2 tsp stock powder
Method
Get yourself a saucepan. Add recommended cups of water (same amount as cous cous you cooking) & stock powder if using. Heat up the water until it is close to boiling.
Add in same number of cups of couscous before the water starts to boil (unlike pasta, couscous does not need to be boiled – so the water should be hot but not boiling).
Remove from the heat & let the couscous sit for 5mins, covered.
Lastly, fluff the couscous with a fork to stop it from sticking together.
Serve with curries, casseroles or stir-fries. Can also add to salads, through steamed veggies or team with a tin of tuna for a super quick lunch or dinner.
FODMAP adaptable: Keep couscous (cooked) to 1/4 cup per serve.
Swap stock powder for herbs/spices.