Couscous Latest Try Day Treat

posted 3/28/23 -- LCCAA Head Start’s latest Try Day will feature couscous.

Couscous is a form of pasta made from a dry mixture of semolina flour and water that is rolled into very tiny irregular pieces.

Couscous is a starch and is often the main portion of meals in North African cultures where meat is scarce.

It is easy to prepare by pouring the right amount of boiling water or broth over it and covering until absorbed.

It is a blank canvas that can have a variety of flavors and other ingredients added.

Students will get to feel raw couscous in their classrooms and Parmesan Couscous will be served at lunch one day using the following recipe we encourage you to try at home.

Parmesan Couscous

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

1 10 ounce package plain, uncooked couscous

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Bring chicken broth and butter to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand five minutes.

2. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.