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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
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, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender.
Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 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