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Lemon Israeli Couscous
This pearl-like Israeli couscous is cooked in chicken stock for extra flavor and tossed with peas, mint, parsley, and lemon zest. A simple, yet elegant, side dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous*
- 2 cups homemade chicken stock or top-quality canned chicken broth or more if needed
- 1 cup frozen petite peas
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and aromatic. Stir in the couscous and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, until evenly coated with oil and lightly toasty in aroma. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover, decrease the heat to low, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, until tender.
- Stir the peas, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil into the couscous, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook the couscous, stirring, over medium-low heat until the mint and lemon are aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes longer. The couscous should be tender and the mixture fluffy, not soupy. If it's too dry, add a few tablespoons more stock or water. Originally published July 14, 2009.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.