Best Lemon Couscous With Broccoli Recipes

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LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE



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This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, (or more to taste (optional)*)
1 cup (6 oz) couscous ((not pearl couscous))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
  • Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON COUSCOUS



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This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.

Provided by redveeder

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup couscous
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI COUSCOUS



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This quick-fix recipe uses an ingenious shortcut: The broccoli cooks right along with the couscous. Just add a healthy vegetable side. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
COUSCOUS:
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in vinegar, honey and Italian seasoning; heat through., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth, garlic powder and pepper to a boil. Stir in broccoli and couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Stir in cheese. Serve chicken with couscous.

Nutrition Facts :

COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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Very yummy! Only 3 WW points per serving! From the Weight Watchers "5 Ingredients, 15 Minutes" Cookbook.

Provided by Roni_C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces frozen broccoli (chopped) or 10 ounces fresh broccoli (chopped)
14 1/4 ounces reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup couscous (uncooked)

Steps:

  • If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain.
  • Mix chicken broth, salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous and broccoli. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve. Makes 4 one cup servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.5

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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Categories     Salad     Steam     Broccoli

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup couscous, preferably whole wheat
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
3 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup oil-packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes or chopped pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured

Steps:

  • Combine the couscous with 1 1/2 cups boiling water in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
  • Add the broccoli and just enough water to keep the bottom of the skillet moist, then cover and allow to steam until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the couscous to the skillet along with the parsley and dill, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir together well, cook for 2 or 3 minutes longer, then serve.
  • Menu Suggestions
  • When a meal's centerpiece is a main dish salad but you want a little more substance, this is a good addition. Spinach, Artichoke, and Chickpea Salad (page 156) and Asian Edamame and Tofu Chopped Salad (page 158) are good choices.
  • Some companionable pairings with legume dishes from this chapter include Stewed Lentils with Soy Sausage (page 108), Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111), BBQ-Flavored White Beans with Sausage and Spinach (page 102), and Miso-Ginger Red Beans with Broccoli (page 106). Complete these meals with a simple salad.
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 170
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sodium: 50mg

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