Go-To Couscous Recipe

The perfect side dish that is totally customizable! This is my favorite and my typical go-to for couscous.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

1 box couscous see notes
water, according to the box
1 jar of marinated artichokes cut into halves or quarters
1/2-1 cup cherry peppers, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, or less, for garnish optional
olive oil, as needed
salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare couscous according to the instructions.
Meanwhile, prepare artichokes, peppers and olives; place in a bowl.
Add couscous to the add-ins, toss to combine.
Drizzle olive oil slowly, mixing as you go to combine. Monitor the couscous so that it is still a bit damp but not over-oily.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your preferences.

Notes

Okay, you can 100% use plain couscous, you do you! However, I really like the couscous that's chicken flavor - it just really has more flavor. If you use plain couscous, you'll want to add seasoning, such as boullion or an Italian seasoning mix.

Keyword couscous, side dish, vegan, vegetarian