cous cous --how to make it taste good

PURPLEME

I bought box of couscous and have no idea how to get it tasting yummy!

It looks like it can absorb different flavors and still be healthy and tasty ...

Any suggestions?

Thanks 

SLbride2003

I generally use chicken stock instead of water. My mom saut?es onions, carrots, and mushrooms, and adds them a few minutes before it's done. 

melbride2005

Definitely start by using chicken stock instead of water...then add whatever spices, seasonings, veggies, etc. you like.

dorothyinAus

I make my couscous with broth -- vegetable, chicken, beef -- in place of water.  I find that it does absorb the taste.  I also add a bit more butter/olive oil than the recipe calls for.  If I am using it as a starch, I will leave it plain.  If I am having it as meal, I will add a handful of frozen peas or corn, or saute some sugar snap peas to add along with diced chicken breast or leftover steak.  Couscous is a great pantry staple and easy to mix up with just about anything. 

philandclaire

Well be aware that cous cous = pasta so eating a plateful of cous cous is not necessarily healthy.  It is just like any other enriched white flour grain (assuming you got that kind).

I like to prepare it and then add beans, herbs, roasted veggies and sort of make it a grain salad.

littlemissflip

I saute garlic, onions and seasonings in a little olive oil or butter. I then add veggie broth and bring to a boil; add cous cous; stir; remove from heat and let rest for ~5 min with lid on.  Sometimes I saute other veggies along with the garlic and onion (e.g. broccoli), often I'll add a protein (pine nuts, almonds or chick peas).  Depending on how I'm seasoning it, I might stir in diced tomatoes before serving.  Lots of options, but the key is to cook it in a flavorful broth, because otherwise it will be fairly bland.

26summer

I either use chicken stock instead of water, or I add a little olive oil and garlic to it.

Blessed06

I like to make it spicy.  So, I add in cayenne or curry.  Also, I make mine with chicken broth, and sometimes I add sauteed spicy shrimp.

Magdala9

DH is a vegetarian so my favorite add ins for couscous are mushroom broth, saute'ed mushrooms and onions, cayenne and parmesan cheese.