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Lemon Couscous
Lemon couscous is a perfectly rounded lemon-flavored side that pairs well with all different types of main dishes.
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
servings (3 cups total)
Calories:
317
cal
Author:
Amanda Formaro
Equipment
Saucepan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Ingredients
1/2
cup
lemon juice
about 2 1/2 lemons worth
1
Tablespoon
honey
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
brown sugar
2
cups
vegetable broth
8.8
ounces
pearl couscous
1 bag, or about 1 1/2 cups
2
Tablespoons
fresh basil
sliced
1/3
cup
slivered almonds
Instructions
Add broth to saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine lemon juice, honey, salt, and brown sugar. Set aside.
Add couscous to boiling broth, turn heat down to medium. Allow to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for approximately 3 minutes.
Turn heat off and cover saucepan. Allow to sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. Drain couscous but do not rinse.
Place hot couscous in a large mixing bowl. Add lemon juice mixture, almonds, and basil. Gently stir the mixture to combine well. Serve hot.
Notes
If you spray your measuring spoon with cooking spray first before adding your honey, the honey will slide right out.
You will need about 2 1/2 lemons to get 1/2 cup of juice. Grab 3-4 to be on the safe side as the quantity of juice in each individual lemon can vary.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving (3/4 cup)
|
Calories:
317
cal
|
Carbohydrates:
59
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.003
g
|
Sodium:
768
mg
|
Potassium:
207
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
305
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12
mg
|
Calcium:
44
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg