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

Lawrence Asabere
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lemon wedges.


Tatolo Tato
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I love the pop of color that the spinach adds to this dish.


Sahem Housan
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Jipriil dayax Yare
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I've never made couscous before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


Beesal Chy
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and herbs to brighten it up.


Brooklynn Cikity
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and herbs really brightened up the flavor.


Linda Baez
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Amr elbialy
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I love the combination of lemon and spinach in this dish. It's so refreshing.


Barlington Kimani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shankar Marsainee
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish.


Monica Danner
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really liked this dish. The lemon and herbs really brighten up the flavor.


Ghulam Yaseen Shah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sylvester Togba
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The couscous was a bit too lemony for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


faheem Jan Jan
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Promise Chinonso
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This lemony couscous with spinach recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.