Mushroom and Lemon Couscous

Name: Mushroom and Lemon Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil (2 tblsp for mushroom prep, 1 tblsp for couscous); 1/2 cup green onion (sliced); 1 cup mushroom (sliced); 1 garlic clove (pressed or minced); 1 (5 1/2 ounce) box couscous (Near East wild mushrooms and herbs ); 14 ounces chicken broth (reduced fat, low sodium); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh chives (chopped )

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Recipe by Buddybearr

I tried this wonderful recipe I got from a box of Near East Couscous mix and it was a great hit and side dish. Try it for a change of pace side dish.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

tablespoons olive oil (2 tblsp for mushroom prep, 1 tblsp for couscous)
¹⁄₂

cup green onion (sliced)
1

cup mushroom (sliced)
1

garlic clove (pressed or minced)
1

(5 1/2 ounce) box couscous (Near East wild mushrooms and herbs )
14

ounces chicken broth (reduced fat, low sodium)
2

tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₂

cup parmesan cheese
1

teaspoon fresh chives (chopped )

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add green onions, mushrooms and garlic .
Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
Set aside to be used in next steps below.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chicken broth, lemon juice with contents of spice pack and stir.
Bring to a boil.
Stir Couscous into the boiling chicken broth and spice mix.
Remove from heat.
Stir in mushroom mix, parmesan cheese and chives into the Couscous.
Fluff lightly with a fork.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.

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