Near East Couscous

Range Top Directions: Servings (about 1 cup cooked): 1: Couscous, Uncooked: 1/3 cup; Water, Broth, or Juice: 1/2 cup; Salt (Optional): Pinch; Olive Oil or Butter: 1 tsp. 2: Couscous, Uncooked: 3/4 cup; Water, Broth, or Juice: 1 cup; Salt (Optional): 1/4; Olive Oil or Butter: 2 tsp. About 5: Couscous, Uncooked: 1 box; Water, Broth, or Juice: 2 cups; Salt (Optional): 1/2 tsp; Olive Oil or Butter: 1 tbsp. 1. In medium saucepan, bring water, salt (optional), and olive oil or butter just to a boil. 2. Stir in a couscous; cover. 3. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving. High Altitude Preparation: At high altitudes, prepare entire box as directed above except increase water to 2-3/4 cups. Low Fat Directions: Follow package directions, except omit olive oil or butter. Microwave Directions: 1. In round 2-quart microwaveable glass casserole, combine water and salt (optional). Refer to range top directions chart for water and salt measurements. 2. Microwave at high until boiling, about 2 minutes for 1 serving, 4 to 5 minutes for 2 serving, 4 to 5 minutes for the entire box (Microwave ovens may vary. Adjust times as needed.). 3. Add couscous and olive oil or butter; stir. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. 4. Fluff couscous lightly with fork before serving.