Preserved Lemon Couscous

Preserved lemons and couscous are essential ingredients in Moroccan cuisine. They are paired in the flavorful side dish.

Makes 4 (3/4-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 226
Sodium: 132mg
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g

Preserved Lemon Couscous

Ingredients

1/2 preserved lemon

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 McCormick® Gourmet Collection Turkish Bay Leaves

1 cup water

1 cup couscous

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

1. Remove and discard pulp from preserved lemon. Rinse peel to remove excess salt. Finely chop peel (about 2 tablespoons). Set aside.

2. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Add preserved lemon and bay leaves; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add water. Bring to boil.

3. Stir in couscous. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove bay leaves. Fluff couscous with fork. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.