I came up with this versatile dish during asparagus season. You can eat this as a salad for lunch, or as a great side dish to kabobs or grilled meats. This makes two hearty lunch-sized salads or four side-dish portions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add Israeli couscous. Toast couscous until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until couscous is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt; saute until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir lemon zest into the asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Add cooked couscous and toss with the asparagus mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 446 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Sodium100mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate77g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber11g | 40% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C56mg | 282% |
Calcium120mg | 9% |
Iron6mg | 36% |
Potassium747mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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