SPICY SPINACH AND ONION COUSCOUS

Spicy Spinach and Onion Couscous image

Provided by aHardDaysNight

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

in a saucepan on medium heat, cook onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, in olive oil until onion is soft.
add frozen spinach and salt, cook until spinach is thawed.
add couscous and mix.
add chicken broth and mix.
cover and remove from heat.
let stand 5 minutes.
fluff couscous with fork.
add lemon juice and zest and mix.
serve immediately.
tip: to reconstitute leftovers, I put in a microwave-safe bowl with a couple splashes of chicken broth or water and cover tightly with plastic wrap and then steam in the microwave for a few minutes.