Rosemary Parmesan Couscous
An easy and delicious side dish featuring Pearl couscous, and rosemary.
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 rosemary sprigs leaves stripped and chopped (includes garnish)
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese includes some for garnish
- Lemon quarters for garnish optional
Instructions
- Put the olive oil and onion into a medium size heavy bottomed saucepan and place over medium high heat.Saute the onions until softened; about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, add the garlic and rosemary (Save 1 teaspoon to garnish plates) and saute for one minute,
- Add the couscous. Stir to coat well and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken broth, salt and pepper and lower the heat and let simmer until all of the stock has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, add the lemon juice and 3 Tablespoons of Parmesan and mix gently. Transfer to a serving dish and serve garnished with remaining rosemary and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.5mg