Lemon Couscous with Broccoli Recipe

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A splash of lemon brightens this versatile side dish. It combines whole wheat couscous with fresh broccoli and a sprinkling of almonds on top. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

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Lemon Couscous with Broccoli Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
20 5 25

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute broccoli in oil until crisp-tender. Add couscous and garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the broth, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 115 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 328 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Lemon Couscous with Broccoli in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011, p51

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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2011 by faffodil4607

I have tried the boxed couscous and they are inedible. This recipe is simple, takes very little time, contains no additives or preservatives and is delicious!


Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by melgrosh77

I didn't think this recipe was worth the effort. There are boxed couscous with seasoning packets that you could squeeze lemon juice and add frozen broccoli to that taste way better and are much easier to put together


Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by MBilllman

I make this frequently. It's easy and 'makes the broccoli go down' more easily for my kids.

 
 
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