Basic Couscous

This is a great recipe for anyone who wants to try couscous. It's simple and has great flavour! I like to serve it with chicken and veggies.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2  teaspoons  chicken base
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup couscous

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine everything except the coucous; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.