LEMON COUSCOUS

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This is light and fresh and accompanies fish (i.e. habanero-lime butter grilled salmon) and chicken well. It is a refreshing change to the rice or potato side dish, and everyone always loves it.

Provided by redveeder

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup couscous
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers, drained
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous to the liquid and stir to coat completely. Place a cover on the saucepan, remove from heat, and let couscous soak in hot liquid until the moisture is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir pimento peppers, pine nuts, and parsley into the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 549.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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This lemon couscous is a great dish to take to a potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone loves it.


Hiz Don
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This lemon couscous is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Henry Yeo
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This lemon couscous is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Intezr Khan
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This lemon couscous is a great way to add some variety to your side dish repertoire. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


ISMAT MAHI
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I'm a big fan of Mediterranean food, and this lemon couscous is a great example of the cuisine. It's flavorful and easy to make.


Juan Remato
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This lemon couscous is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Uwakwe Nnamdi
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I love the bright, citrusy flavor of this lemon couscous. It's the perfect side dish for grilled fish or chicken.


Mayar Buhajar
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This lemon couscous is a great way to brighten up a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Ruth Ifeoma
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I'm always looking for new side dishes, and this lemon couscous is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Alwell Chinaz27
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This lemon couscous was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were delicious.


Athandwe Nazo
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I'm a big fan of lemon, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfectly balanced.


Gg BzzGAgg
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I made this lemon couscous for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


YT Gour
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This lemon couscous was a great side dish for my grilled chicken. The flavors were perfect together, and the couscous was a nice change from rice or potatoes.


Saad Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon and herbs added a ton of flavor, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bobby
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This was my first time making couscous, and I was really happy with how it turned out! The lemon and herbs added a lot of flavor, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amusan Ageba
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I made this lemon couscous for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright, citrusy flavor and the fluffy texture of the couscous. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Awais
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This lemon couscous was a delightful dish! The flavors of the lemon and herbs were perfectly balanced, and the couscous was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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