Couscous with Parsley and Shallots
This is a great side dish for pork, chicken, beef or seafood. It's delicious and always a big hit.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving dish.
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil at medium high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add to the bowl with the couscous, along with the parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg