Jul 14 2026
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Couscous Recipe

Inspired by Barcelona Wine Bar
Time20m
Serves4

Make Couscous Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Couscous

Method

Cooking Couscous

  1. 1

    Boil Liquid

    In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Couscous

    Once the liquid is boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous and add 0.5 tsp of salt. Remove the saucepan from heat.

  3. 3

    Let it Sit

    Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.

  4. 4

    Fluff with Fork

    After 5 minutes, remove the lid and add 1 tbs of olive oil. Use a fork to fluff the couscous gently.

Adding Optional Ingredients

  1. 5

    Prepare Add-ins

    While the couscous is resting, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley if using.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous with the chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with 2 tbs of lemon juice and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.

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