Pearl Couscous With Lentils, Carrots, Spinach, And

Name: Pearl Couscous With Lentils, Carrots, Spinach, And Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed; 1 cup diced carrots; 3/4 cup corn kernels; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 (10 ounce) box pearl (Israeli) couscous; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 cups baby spinach leaves, stems removed; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced carrots
3/4 cup corn kernels
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (10 ounce) box pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups baby spinach leaves, stems removed
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

1
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until garlic starts to brown, about 5 to 8 more minutes. Mix in the lentils and cook 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavors, stirring lightly. Stir carrots and corn kernels into the mixture. Reduce heat to low. Pour in 2 tablespoons white wine and 2 tablespoons chicken broth; let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally.
2
Bring 2 cups chicken broth and 1/4 cup white wine to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous and reduce heat to low. Simmer couscous until the liquid has been absorbed and the couscous pearls are tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir 2 more tablespoons each of chicken broth and white wine into lentil mixture and lightly toss baby spinach leaves into the vegetables in the skillet until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer cooked couscous to a serving bowl and gently stir the spinach-lentil mixture into couscous until thoroughly combined. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with black pepper, and lightly stir again.

390

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 small onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous With Lentils, Carrots, Spinach, And Corn 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.

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Pearl Couscous With Lentils, Carrots, Spinach, And Corn

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Variations & substitutions

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