Side dishe for 4
Fluffy Couscous
Instant couscous steams in seasoned broth with butter and olive oil, creating a light side dish in minutes.
Typical price
$3.02for 4 servings
$0.75 per serving$3.02 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups instant couscous
Steps
- Bring the broth, salt, butter, and olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the couscous and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Cover the saucepan and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve hot.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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