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Easy Garlic Couscous Recipe

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This Easy Garlic Couscous recipe combines fragrant garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley with fluffy Moroccan couscous simmered in vegetable stock. Ready in just 14 minutes, it makes a perfect light side dish for any meal, bursting with savory garlic flavor and vibrant herbal notes.

Ingredients

Garlic and Oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Main Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Moroccan (fine) couscous (290g)
  • 1¾ cups vegetable stock (420ml)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic: Take four cloves of garlic, peel them, cut each in half lengthways, and finely slice.
  2. Brown Garlic Slices: Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized non-stick saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and fry until lightly browned, then carefully transfer the oil and garlic slices to a separate pot or plate.
  3. Cook Crushed Garlic: Add the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil to the same saucepan. Crush the remaining two garlic cloves and add to the pan. Fry for about one minute until the raw garlic smell dissipates.
  4. Add Stock and Seasonings: Pour in the vegetable stock, add the garlic powder and salt. Increase heat to high and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. Cook Couscous: When the stock reaches a lively simmer, quickly stir in the couscous and immediately cover again tightly. Ensure the lid seals well (use aluminum foil if necessary to make an airtight seal) to trap steam.
  6. Rest Couscous: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for five minutes to absorb the liquid fully. Meanwhile, chop the fresh parsley.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove the lid, fold in the browned garlic slices along with their oil and the minced parsley. Fluff the couscous gently with a fork to combine everything evenly. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using a tight-fitting lid is essential to trap steam and ensure perfectly fluffy couscous.
  • Browned garlic gives a lovely depth of flavor – take care not to burn it as it can become bitter.
  • You can substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock if desired.
  • For added texture, consider stirring in toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds.
  • This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables or your favorite Mediterranean main courses.

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