Best Couscous With Leeks Corn And Olives Recipes

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COUSCOUS WITH LEEKS, CORN, AND OLIVES



Couscous with Leeks, Corn, and Olives image

Categories     Olive     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Leek     Corn     Summer     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 10-ounce package couscous
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and corn and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, wine, broth, and thyme; bring mixture to boil. Remove pan from heat and mix in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Using fork, fluff couscous. Mix in olives and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND LEMON



Couscous With Olives and Lemon image

From a saved page of an old Gourmet Magazine. I prefer to use Israeli couscous, the pearl type, however you need to check package directions for additional cooking time. This was a great side dish for "Recipe#60524" Marinated Lamb Chops. I also used kalamata olives and skipped the salt.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
16 black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated

Steps:

  • Cook garlic in oil in 2-3 quart wide heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add water and salt and bring to boil.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, cover pan and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork.

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