Lemony Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemony Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 1/2 cup finely sliced green bell pepper; 1/4 cup currants; 1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed,finely sliced; 1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted red pepper; 250 g couscous; 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder; 450 ml boiling water; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons chopped lemon thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 red onion, finely sliced
1/2 cup finely sliced green bell pepper
1/4 cup currants
1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed,finely sliced
1/2 cup jarred marinated roasted red pepper
250 g couscous
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
450 ml boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons chopped lemon thyme

1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until just softened, not coloured.
3
Add the green pepper and saute until it turns a bright green.
4
Add the currants, lemon, roasted red pepper, couscous and stockpowder and combine well.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Pour over the boiling water and stir again.
7
Cover and allow to stand for 3-5 minutes or until water is absorbed and couscous has swelled.
8
Add the butter and stir over a very low heat for a further 2-3 minutes.
9
Stir through the lemon thyme and serve at once.

1121

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 red onion, finely sliced, 1/2 cup finely sliced green bell pepper, 1/4 cup currants, and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Couscous

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