Best Lemony Couscous With Spinach Recipes

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LEMON SPINACH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Lemon Spinach Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil or 1 teaspoon roasted garlic oil
2 cups spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
orange rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a shallow pan, heat oil.
  • Add spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, and orange peel.
  • Cook until spinach wilts slightly and changes color (about 1 minute).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix spinach mixture with couscous.
  • Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE



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This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, (or more to taste (optional)*)
1 cup (6 oz) couscous ((not pearl couscous))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
  • Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy 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, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SPINACH, SCALLIONS, AND DILL



Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions, and Dill image

Categories     Salad     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Spinach     Chill     Vegan     Couscous     Dill     Boil     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups water
a 10-ounce box couscous (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small bunch spinach, coarse stems discarded and leaves washed thoroughly, spun dry, and shredded fine (about 2 cups)
3 large scallions, sliced thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, cover 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and cool couscous completely. Stir in spinach, scallions, and dill and chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

SPINACH AND ONION COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Spinach and Onion Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
  • Add the broth and spinach; cook and stir frequently until the spinach thaws.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and stir occasionally.
  • Add in couscous; stir to combine.
  • Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 392.1, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 13

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

LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH SPINACH



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Spinach provides a simple addition to a no-fuss couscous side dish that's ready in 30 minutes. Perfect if you love Middle Eastern cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
3 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook bell pepper, onion, celery, oil and lemon juice over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth. Heat to boiling. Stir in couscous, spinach, lemon peel and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

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