Four-Citrus Couscous Recipe

Name: Four-Citrus Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup minced shallots; 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage; Kosher salt; Pepper; 1 3/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated grapefruit zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Servings: persons

2 cups couscous
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated grapefruit zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1
Put the couscous in a large heatproof bowl.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
3
Add the shallots, sage and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
4
Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes.
5
Add the water, the grapefruit, orange and lime juices and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
6
Season with salt.
7
Bring to a boil and stir in the citrus zests.
8
Pour the liquid over the couscous, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until the liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
9
Fluff with a fork.
10
Fold in the remaining 1/3 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
11
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

193

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups couscous, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup minced shallots, 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage, and more.

Yes, Four-Citrus Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Four-Citrus Couscous

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