Instant pot easy basic couscous recipe. Learn how to cook healthy Israeli couscous in an electric instant pot. Very simple recipe for beginners.
Variations: Saffron Couscous: Heat the butter and olive in an electric instant pot turned to the sauté mode. Add couscous and mix well. Stir in 16 crushed saffron threads, 3½ cups water, and salt.
Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 5 minutes.
Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Unlock and open the lid. Transfer cooked couscous to a serving plate.
In a sauté pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds and cook, stirring, until just turning golden.
Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle over the cooked couscous. Enjoy!
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Melt the butter in an electric instant pot turned to the sauté mode.
Add couscous and mix well.
Stir in spices and water.
Cover the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 5 minutes.
Using the quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully unlock and open the lid.
Stir cooked couscous well before serving.