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“Many years ago I tried this lemon flavoured couscous in a Moroccan restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I searched for some time to find a few recipes that came close and I have come up with something very close and just as enjoyable for me and my friends!”

Mediterranean Couscous
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READY IN:10mins |
SERVES:4 |
UNITS:US |
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, finel diced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup couscous
Directions
- Combine all ingredients EXCEPT couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil uncovered.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in couscous. Let stand 5 minutes, covered.
- Fluff with a fork **Important** or it turns to a brick!
- Can be served hot or chill to make a wonderful salad.
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Mediterranean Couscous