Lemon Spinach Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemon Spinach Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cousous; 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); Topping; 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)

Servings: persons

Cousous
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)
Topping
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)

1
Bring water to a boil.
2
Add couscous, butter and salt.
3
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4
In a shallow pan, heat oil.
5
Add spinach, lemon juice, pine nuts, and orange peel.
6
Cook until spinach wilts slightly and changes color (about 1 minute).
7
Remove from heat.
8
Mix spinach mixture with couscous.
9
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cousous, 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth, 1 cup couscous, 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional), and more.

Yes, Lemon Spinach Couscous falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Lemon Spinach Couscous

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