COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

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Categories     Citrus     Olive     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vegan     Couscous     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups water
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous (10 oz)
16 oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart wide heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Janine Cruz
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This dish was a total hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved it!


Amir Qayyum
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


David Rodrigues
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Delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Sylvester Zulu
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice touch of brightness.


Rivindu Prabhashwara
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I'm always looking for new and interesting couscous recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The olives and lemon add a nice touch of brightness and acidity.


Mr Shorif
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This couscous dish was a great way to use up some leftover olives and lemons. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.


Benita Pielow
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the olives, lemon, and herbs.


Ashraf
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of olives, lemon, and herbs. The couscous was also cooked perfectly.


Awais Awan
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The olives and lemon added so much flavor and brightness, and the couscous was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Ahmad cheena
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This couscous dish with olives and lemon was a delight! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the dish a wonderful citrusy flavor.


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