Mushroom Couscous

5 from 2 votes

This quick and easy mushroom couscous is amazing in flavor and comes together under 30 minutes. The chewy mushrooms are so satisfying and pair well with the fresh parsley and zesty lemon. Perfect side dish or you can serve it as a full meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: couscous, mushroom, side, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 yellow onion finely diced
16 oz mushrooms (any kind) sliced
2 large cloves of garlic crushed
¼ cup white wine optional
1½ cup vegetable broth
1 cup moroccan couscous
1 handful of fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, cilantro or dill) finely chopped
¼-½ lemon juiced
salt to taste

Instructions

Warm up a large pan and cook the onion in a little oil for 3-5 minutes. Then, add the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 more minutes stirring once in a while.
Once the mushrooms are done and the water mostly evaporated, add the garlic, stir and cook for about one minute.
Then, add the white wine to the pan and let the liquid almost completely evaporate (this step can be omitted). Then, add the broth and let it come to a simmer. Once simmering, add the couscous, stir to coat well and cover. Turn off the heat immediately and let it rest for about 5 minutes or until done.
Then, add salt to taste, lemon juice (start with ¼ of the lemon and add more as needed) and the fresh herbs. Serve warm.

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Notes

Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. To reheat, add 1-3 tablespoons of water and warm up using the microwave. Can also be frozen.
You can add more vegetables to this dish such as broccoli, asparagus, green peas, spinach, etc. Also, to make it a full meal and more filling, add chickpeas, roasted tofu or lentils.
Make sure to use Moroccan style couscous (not Israeli or Lebanese).
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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