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Buttery Couscous

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  • ACTIVE: 5 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

  1. 1 cup water
  2. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  3. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  4. 1 cup couscous
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the butter and salt and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the couscous and serve.