*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                        EASY WAY # 2 OF MAKING COUSCOUS

Recipe By     :COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW#MF6656
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       2  tablespoons   olive oil
   1 1/2  cups          couscous
       1  teaspoon      minced garlic
       2  cups          chicken broth
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin
       2  tablespoons   butter
                        Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous and saute for a
minute or two to coat. Add the garlic and saute a few seconds, then add the
broth, spice of choice cook for 2 minutes until the liquid appears
absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff up with two forks, stir in the butter.
Leave to steam, covered, 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Or
transfer to an ovenproof dish and finish steaming in a 375 oven for 5 to 10
minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

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