MUSHROOM AND LEMON COUSCOUS

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I tried this wonderful recipe I got from a box of Near East Couscous mix and it was a great hit and side dish. Try it for a change of pace side dish.

Provided by Buddybearr

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil (2 tblsp for mushroom prep, 1 tblsp for couscous)
1/2 cup green onion (sliced)
1 cup mushroom (sliced)
1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)
1 (5 1/2 ounce) box couscous (Near East wild mushrooms and herbs )
14 ounces chicken broth (reduced fat, low sodium)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh chives (chopped )

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add green onions, mushrooms and garlic .
  • Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Set aside to be used in next steps below.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chicken broth, lemon juice with contents of spice pack and stir.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir Couscous into the boiling chicken broth and spice mix.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in mushroom mix, parmesan cheese and chives into the Couscous.
  • Fluff lightly with a fork.
  • Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 532.2, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.8

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