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Side dishe for 4

Fluffy Couscous

$3.14for 410 minServes 4

Instant couscous steams in seasoned broth with butter and olive oil, creating a light side dish in minutes.

Fluffy Couscous with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.02Typical price
Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical0.5 oz$0.20Typical price
Quinoa, 9 oz$0.20/oz typical9 oz$1.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.14

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 10 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AfricanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes

Typical price

$0.79 per serving$3.14 for 4

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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

  1. Bring the broth, salt, butter, and olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Stir in the couscous and remove the saucepan from the heat.
  3. Cover the saucepan and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve hot.

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