Italian Herb and Garlic Couscous

Name: Italian Herb and Garlic Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ¼ cup Spice World Italian Herb & Garlic; ¼ cup Spice World Easy Onion; 2 Tbsp butter; 1 cup pearl couscous; 1½ cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley; Juice and zest of ½ lemon; 2 cups diced cooked chicken (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Light and fluffy pearl couscous infused with savory Italian herbs and garlic, finished with fresh tomatoes, parsley, and a bright hint of lemon. This versatile dish is both comforting and refreshing, perfect as a flavorful side or a satisfying meal with added chicken.

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup Spice World Italian Herb & Garlic
Spice World Easy Onion
- ¼ cup Spice World Squeezable Easy Onion
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup pearl couscous
1½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley
Juice and zest of ½ lemon
2 cups diced cooked chicken (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add butter to a shallow pot with lid and place over medium-high heat.
Add couscous and stir constantly until couscous begins to toast and has a nutty aroma.
Add Spice World Easy Onion and cook 1-2 minutes, then add Spice World Italian Herb & Garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add stock, stir, cover with lid, and reduce heat to low.
Cook 10 minutes or until couscous is tender.
Remove lid and add tomatoes, parsley, and lemon juice and zest; and chicken if desired.
Season to taste.
Serving size: ½ cup.