Best Lemon Rosemary Couscous Recipes

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LEMON AND ROSEMARY MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND MUSHROOMS



LEMON AND ROSEMARY MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND MUSHROOMS image

Categories     Bread     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 24

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning:
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Couscous:
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup small diced red onion or shallots
1/2 cup small diced carrot
1/2 cup currants
1 (10-ounce) package couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
Set a 1-quart saucepan over high heat and add the water, red onions, carrots and currants. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. While the water boils, combine the remaining ingredients except the mint in a medium heat-proof bowl. Pour the water over the couscous in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to steam for 5 minutes, remove the plastic, add the mint and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.
Yield: about 4 cups

Steps:

  • Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and once melted, add the shallots and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper. Continue to cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, 7 to 8 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook until the vinegar has reduced by 1/2, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve the mushrooms spooned over the chicken and couscous. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

LEMON ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



lemon rosemary couscous image

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 ROSEMARY COUSCOUS



Lemon Rosemary Couscous image

A refreshing and light side dish. Perfect for any meal. It's just something I made up once, but it turned out wonderful.

Provided by HomemadeChef

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup couscous
1 cup water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 tablespoon rosemary
1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except cous cous to a sauce pan.
  • Bring to boil, stirring occassionally.
  • Allow to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in cous cous and remove from heat.
  • Cover and let sit until tender, fluff with fork occassionally.
  • Serve with a lemon slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.7

LEMON, ROSEMARY AND TOASTED WALNUT COUSCOUS



LEMON, ROSEMARY AND TOASTED WALNUT COUSCOUS image

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c finely chopped shallot or onion
1 T butter
1 c water
2/3 c couscous
1 t freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 t freshly minced rosemary
1/4 c walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 t fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In small heavy saucepan cook shallot in butter over moderately low heat, stirring until soft. Add water and bring to boil. Stir in couscous, zest and rosemary and cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and stir in walnuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

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