SUMMER COUSCOUS

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This is a couscous recipe packed with fresh summer veggies. It goes really well with grilled salmon to make a light and flavorful meal.

Provided by jmn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chicken broth
½ cup couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
¼ red onion, diced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup seeded, diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.
  • Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 128.6 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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