Whole Wheat Couscous

1. 1
   boil · ~3 min

   Bring water to a boil.

   1.Pour 1.5 cups water into a medium saucepan.

   2.Add olive oil and a pinch of salt.

   3.Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. 2
   mix · ~5 min

   Add couscous and steam.

   1.Stir in the whole wheat couscous all at once.

   2.Immediately remove from heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

   3.Let stand undisturbed for 5 minutes so the couscous absorbs all the liquid.

   TIPDo not lift the lid while steaming — the trapped steam is what cooks the couscous to fluffy perfection.
3. 3
   mix · ~1 min

   Fluff with a fork.

   Remove the lid and fluff the couscous gently with a fork, separating the grains until light and airy. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

4. 4
   serve

   Serve warm alongside your main dish.

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