Lemon Couscous with Greens
Fluffy couscous infused with bright lemon juice and chicken broth, served alongside steamed broccolini and sautéed kale. Ready in 15 minutes, this is a simple, fresh weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Stir in couscous and lemon juice, then remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl or plates.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high, then add broccolini and sauté until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
Step 5
Add kale to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes until wilted.
Step 6
Serve couscous topped with sautéed greens and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- fork
- measuring cups
- spoon
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