Seasoned Couscous

Name: Seasoned Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"Partner it with delicious Seasoned Couscous, and you have a winner," Ruth says. Flecked with basil and parsley, the speedy stovetop side dish comes together in a snap.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 185 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

"Partner it with delicious Seasoned Couscous, and you have a winner," Ruth says. Flecked with basil and parsley, the speedy stovetop side dish comes together in a snap.

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