Citrus Couscous

A fresh and vibrant take on couscous.  We love this quick, easy and uber flavorful dish.  Perfect as a side for your favorite protein.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 shallot, minced

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 cups Israeli or Pearl couscous 

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper 

1 tsp basil, thyme or Italian seasoning 

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Juice and zest of 2 oranges

2 tsp olive oil 

2 Tbsp Italian parsley, roughly chopped 

Directions:

Using a large skillet, heat over medium high heat.  Add butter, garlic and shallots.  Cook for 4-5 minutes. 

Turn heat down to medium.  Add couscous and mix frequently, allowing couscous to lightly toast.  Cook for 3-4 minutes.  Add broth and bring to a boil.  Season with salt, pepper and basil or thyme.  Once couscous is boiling, cover and turn heat down to low.  Cook 12-15 minutes or until liquid is mostly absorbed.  Turn heat off.  

Add zest and juice of lemon and oranges.  Mix well.  Drizzle olive oil over top of couscous and gently stir.

Garnish with parsley and serve with favorite protein.