Three Onion Couscous

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful and aromatic Three Onion Couscous, a perfect blend of tender couscous, sweetly caramelized red onions, savory yellow onions, and zesty green onions. Cooked in rich vegetable broth and enhanced with bright hints of lemon zest and juice, this recipe is a symphony of textures and flavors. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, while a touch of olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as an impressive addition to your next gathering. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, onion-packed delight that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: three onion couscous, easy couscous recipe, caramelized onion couscous, quick side dish, vegetarian couscous recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 4 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes.

Step 4

While the couscous steams, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion slices and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized.

Step 5

Add the chopped green onions to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, just until softened slightly.

Step 6

Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the red and green onions. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Mix in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	814.7 grams (814.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	675

Total Fat 31.30g	40%
Saturated Fat 5.00g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2207mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 86.50g	31%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 16.60g
Protein 15.80g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179mg	14%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1252mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 50.1%