Couscous
Delicious and zesty couscous made with chicken gravy, butter, olives, lemon zest, and fresh parsley. Perfect as a side dish or a light, flavorful meal. Quick and easy to prepare in just minutes!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
1 cup couscous2 cups chicken gravy
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup olives
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh parsley
Couscous is a versatile and quick-cooking dish that originates from North Africa. It's a perfect base for a variety of meals, easily absorbing the flavors of the accompanying ingredients. This recipe pairs couscous with rich chicken gravy, briny olives, lemon zest, and fresh parsley, making it a delightful and aromatic meal or side dish.
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of chicken gravy to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the gravy begins to boil, remove it from the heat.
- Add the 1 cup of couscous to the saucepan. Stir gently to ensure the couscous is evenly moistened by the gravy.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed all of the liquid and is tender.
- After the couscous has absorbed the gravy, add the 2 tbsp of butter.
- Using a fork, fluff the couscous gently to separate the grains and incorporate the butter.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup of sliced olives and the 2 tbsp of lemon zest, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley over the top of the couscous.
- Serve the couscous warm as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Tips:
- Use hot chicken gravy.: Ensure the chicken gravy is hot before adding it to the couscous. This helps the couscous absorb the liquid properly and become tender.
- Fluff with a fork.: After the couscous has absorbed the chicken gravy, use a fork to fluff it up, ensuring that it remains light and separate instead of clumped together.
- Customize your ingredients.: Feel free to add other ingredients like roasted vegetables, toasted nuts, or dried fruits to enhance the dish according to your preferences.
- Prepare ingredients in advance.: Chop the olives, zest the lemon, and finely chop the parsley before you start cooking. This makes the assembly of the dish faster and more efficient.
With minimal effort and a few quality ingredients, you can create a delicious and aromatic couscous dish that is sure to delight your senses. The combination of chicken gravy, olives, lemon zest, and fresh parsley turns simple couscous into a flavorful experience. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition per serving
8 ServingsCalories 100kcal
Protein 1.63g
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 0.72g
Sugar 0.21g
Fat 6g
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