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This is an easy and healthy recipe. I love when the two meet.
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Today, we are making Couscous it’s a simple dish. But it’s a mighty tasty dish. Today, I am just talking about creating plain Couscous, next week. I will make a side dish using Couscous.
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After you saute your butter after it melts add the couscous
Add the spices 
Add your water and mix well. Then add your lid, on your Instant Pot and the time for 5 minutes (using manual high pressure), when the time is up. Do a quick release.
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- 2 cups of couscous
- 1 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of basil
- 3½ cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Start by using the saute button, then add the butter. Let the butter melt and then add the couscous, and mix well.
- Then add the spices and water.
- Set your Instant Pot to 5 minutes, using manual high pressure and the vent should be sealed.
- When the timer beeps, do a quick release.
- Fluff and serve.
- Enjoy!
Hi ! Is it pre-cooked couscous or original not ore-cooked like you would find in North Africa ?
Made half a recipe for a smaller quantity and everything worked out great. I substituted veggie broth for a little more flavor. Thanks.