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!
- 09 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 8 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
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.
Ingredients:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 100 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 100kcal | 5% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.63g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 10g | 3% |
| Fiber 0.72g | 2% |
| Sugar 0.21g | 0% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated 2.37g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 11mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 36ug | 4% |
| Choline 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.45mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 7ug | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 1.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 22ug | 18% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 22mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.06mg | 7% |
| Iron, Fe 1.14mg | 10% |
| Magnesium, Mg 5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus, P 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K 45mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se 8ug | 15% |
| Sodium, Na 300mg | 20% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.16mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 80g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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