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Instant Pot Couscous

Instant Pot Couscous

5 from 4 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

We will teach you How To Cook Couscous in your pressure cooker! Cooking Instant Pot couscous is easy and it goes with many dishes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 3 1/2 cups water, or broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or olive oil

Instructions

  • Begin by rinsing the couscous under cold running water in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinsing helps remove excess starch and prevents clumping. Drain well.
  • Set your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" mode and add olive oil or butter. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the couscous and sauté for a couple of minutes until it becomes slightly toasted. This step enhances the flavor of the couscous, but you can skip it if you prefer a plainer taste.
  • Pour in the water or broth, and add a pinch of salt for seasoning. Stir briefly to combine the ingredients.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is set to the "Sealing" position. Cancel the "Sauté" mode, and then select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode. Set cook time to 1 minute for regular couscous or 2 minutes for whole wheat couscous. The Instant Pot will take some time to come to pressure before the timer begins counting down.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural release for about 5 minutes. This means letting the Instant Pot sit without manually releasing the pressure. After 5 minutes, carefully turn the valve to "Venting" for a quick release to release any remaining pressure. Be cautious of hot steam.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and fluff the couscous using a fork to separate the grains. This step ensures that the couscous is light and fluffy.
  • Your Instant Pot couscous is now ready to serve! It's a versatile side dish that pairs well with various main courses, vegetables, or sauces.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot, of Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
  • Cooking Spray, optional

Notes

 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg