Best Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous Recipes

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

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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 SOUP WITH MINT AND COUSCOUS

Lemon Soup with Mint and Couscous image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 cups unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons fresh coarsely chopped mint, dill, tarragon, or other fresh herb
3/4 cup couscous
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the hoisin, lemon juice and mint. Stir in the couscous. Cover and set aside off the heat to steep for 5 minutes. Whisk in the mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 soup bowls. Serve immediately.

RED PEPPER, LEMON AND MINT COUSCOUS

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This was included as part of a salmon recipe on www.channel4.com. Much as I love salmon, I didn't care for this particular recipe. However, I did love the couscous! This is very good served with chicken. To save preparation time, use the roasted red peppers that come in a jar.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 roasted red peppers, diced
350 ml chicken stock
275 g couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 g butter
1 lemon (Use all of the zest and the juice from half)
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium pan.
Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from the heat.
Leave for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff up with a fork.
Add the oil and butter and stir over low heat until heated through.
Then stir in the red peppers, lemon zest and juice, chopped mint and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.5

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