LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE
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
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
MOROCCAN LEMON MINT COUSCOUS
This classic Moroccan side dish couscous recipe is given a bit of crunch with some chopped toasted pecans. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, @about.com
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare couscous according to package directions.
- When done, fluff couscous with fork and add remaining ingredients.
- Stir very gently with a fork and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.3
LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH MINT, DILL AND FETA
This is from Cooking Light magazine. A great Moroccan side dish. You can easily make this a main dish by adding cubed cooked chicken.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Gradually stir in couscous.
- Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; cool.
- Combine couscous, tomatoes and next 5 ingredients (thru dill) in a large bowl; toss well. Add cheese.
CITRUS-INFUSED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT
Serve this citrus-infused Israeli Couscous side with our Slow-Cooked Lamb with Prunes and Dried Apricots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Add shallot; cook until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add couscous; stir to coat with oil. Add stock, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until couscous is soft and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove couscous from heat; stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON
This is a very simple recipe, and so very light and flavorful, that everyone can enjoy , the flavor of mint is so light and refreshing in this dish!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring pot of salted water to a boil Add couscous, and cook until al dente, Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for least 30 minutes before serving.
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