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Lemon Couscous with Greens

Fluffy couscous infused with bright lemon juice and chicken broth, served alongside steamed broccolini and sautéed kale. Ready in 15 minutes, this is a simple, fresh weeknight dinner.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
9g
Lemon Couscous with Greens
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 whole (juiced) lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz broccolini
  • 2 cups kale, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in couscous and lemon juice, then remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl or plates.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high, then add broccolini and sauté until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add kale to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes until wilted.

  6. 6

    Serve couscous topped with sautéed greens and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • fork
  • measuring cups
  • spoon

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