Best Lemon Rosemary And Toasted Walnut Couscous 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 ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



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this is one of the staples in our diet---it is quick, delicious and a perfect compliment to chicken, fish or even red meats

Provided by leigh ann terry

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box of plain near east couscous
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 ounces fresh rosemary, left on the stem
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • bring the garlic, chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary and shallot to a gentle boil.
  • allow to gently boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • add couscous, cover and turn heat off.
  • allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • remove rosemary stems and any remaining large pieces of garlic (if desired.) fluff with a fork and serve.

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

JALAPEñO HONEY MUSTARD PORK KEBABS



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Categories     Mustard     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lemon     Rosemary     Pork Tenderloin     Walnut     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Honey     Jalapeño     Couscous     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 fresh or pickled jalapeño chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 pound), trimmed and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Accompaniment if desired: lemon, rosemary, and toasted walnut couscous
LEMON, ROSEMARY AND TOASTED WALNUT COUSCOUS
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot or onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup water
2/3 cup couscous
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • In a bowl whisk together mustard, honey, garlic paste,lemon juice, jalapeño, and salt and pepper to taste and reserve 1 tablespoon of marinade in a small bowl for basting kebabs.
  • Add pork to marinade remaining in bowl. Toss pork pieces to coat well and marinate 15 minutes.
  • Thread pork onto two 10-inch metal skewers and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes. Turn kebabs and baste with reserved marinade. Grill kebabs, turning and basting them, 10 to 15 minutes more, or until pork is cooked through and registers 160°F. on a meat thermometer. (Alternatively, kebabs may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
  • Serve kebabs with couscous.
  • In a small heavy sauce, cook shallot or onion in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous, zest and rosemary and cover pan. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in walnuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Serves 2.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS, LEMON AND HALLOUMI



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Salty bits of halloumi, toasted walnuts and shallots bathed in lemon will enliven this simple yet elegant roast chicken and couscous recipe. A dash of red-pepper flakes and a few sprigs of oregano make the dish as fragrant as it is flavorful. This recipe works as a lunch or dinner, and although it calls for chicken, the balance of acid and salt could work well with other proteins, such as fish, tofu, or sliced mushrooms, with adjustments to the cooking time, depending on your protein.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lemons
4 ounces halloumi, torn
1/4 cup walnuts (about 1 ounce), toasted and chopped
6 shallots, peeled, 1 thinly sliced into rings, the remaining 5 quartered lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs or thighs (about 4 legs or 6 thighs)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups pearl couscous (7 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 oregano sprigs
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Zest 1 lemon into a small bowl. Slice off the top and bottom of the zested lemon so that they're flat. Place the lemon upright on a cutting board, and, using a sharp knife, thinly slice off the white pith moving down the length of the lemon in sections. Discard the pith and roughly chop the flesh, removing any seeds you come across. Move the chopped lemon (about 2 tablespoons) and any juice to the bowl. Stir in the halloumi, chopped walnuts, sliced shallot, red-pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons oil. Let marinate as you cook the chicken.
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place the chicken pieces skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces, and sear chicken to cook further for another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add quartered shallots to the pan and stir to coat in the pan drippings. Lower the heat to medium and cook until golden brown and just tender, about 4 minutes. Add the couscous and stir to coat in the shallot-flavored chicken fat. Add the broth, season with salt and bring up to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, along with any liquid from the plate. Add the oregano sprigs, cover with the lid or seal with foil, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, the couscous is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff the couscous and top with halloumi-walnut mixture.
  • Cut the remaining lemon in half, remove any seeds and squeeze over the entire pan. Garnish with a handful of fresh parsley and serve.

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