Makes 4 (3/4-cup) servings.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1/2 preserved lemon
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 McCormick® 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.
Tips
Test Kitchen Tip: Preserved Lemons can be easily made at home. They can also be purchased in specialty food stores and Middle Eastern markets.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
per serving
Calories: 226
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 132 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
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