Pregnancy Friendly Classic Couscous
Total time25 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups couscous
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Combine the chicken broth, butter, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat.
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