For one cup of couscous, boil 1 cup of broth or water in a saucepan. Add a small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil.

Pour 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a skillet. This is an optional step but can make a difference in imparting flavor. Add the uncooked couscous and toss around constantly, using a wooden spoon. You're looking for couscous to gain a beautiful golden brown color.

Add the golden hue couscous to the boiling water.

Stir the toasted couscous into the boiling water. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat or turn the heat off immediately.

Allow the couscous to sit undisturbed for about 10 minutes until it has absorbed all the water. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.

Optionally, you can add some spices and herbs for flavor.

You can serve your couscous plain at this point. Or, feel free to add a little seasoning of your choice and some fresh herbs like ground cumin, chopped parsley, dill, and green onions. You can also add some vegetables like carrots, onions, sweet corn, and green peas.

Once you add the flavorings of your choice, give the couscous another toss to combine, and transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy!