Best Lemon Couscous With Broccoli Recipes

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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

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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