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Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

February 6, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Cooking for two can be quite thrifty and healthy if you don’t have to feed an army each meal! This Lemon Herb Couscous is the perfect portion for two without the hassle of scaling anything down. Pair it with our Stuffed Flank Steak or our Parmesan Breaded Chicken!

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked pearl couscous approximately 1/3 cup dry couscous depending on brand
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoonn honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoonn dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain and dry.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper.
  3. Toss couscous in the marinade. Add the cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Lemon Herb Couscous Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 cup (312g)
servings per container 2

Amount per serving
Calories	440					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	29	g			37	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	310	mg			13	%	
Total Carbohydrate	42	g			15	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	14	g					
Added Sugars	9	g			18	%	
Protein	7	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	113	mg			8	%	
Iron	3	mg			15	%	
Potassium	559	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: couscous, cucumber, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

One Skillet Chicken Couscous

May 8, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth unsalted, reduced fat
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 5.9 ounce package couscous dry
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  1. Toast pecans and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil and garlic to pan and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken, spinach, chicken broth, pepper and basil.
  4. Bring to a boil and stir in couscous.
  5. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 6-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  6. Stir in mixture adding in the pecans and cheese.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, couscous

Couscous Chicken

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

 

 

Couscous Chicken
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bit size cubes
  • 8 ounce baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat Italian salad dressing
  • 1 cup no salt canned diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups couscous cooked, prefer whole wheat variety
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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes
  7. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  8. Lower the heat to medium and add the Italian dressing to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
  9. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Cook couscous according to package directions and place cooked couscous in a serving bowl.
  11. Top with the spinach, chicken, and tomato sauce mixture.
Recipe Notes

CousCous Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size (333g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 26 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 98 mg 8 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 889 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, couscous, dinner, grain, Heart Healthy, protein, recipe, recipes

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