Couscous with Savory Caramelized Onion
Elevate your weeknight meals with this delightful Couscous with Savory Caramelized Onion recipe, a perfect combination of simplicity and bold flavors. Fluffy, perfectly seasoned couscous is crowned with rich, golden caramelized onions, enhanced by a touch of brown sugar for a subtle sweetness. This dish strikes a beautiful balance between comforting and elegant, making it an ideal side or a light vegetarian main. With just a handful of pantry staples—like olive oil, butter, and fresh parsley for garnish—this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy days. Serve it warm and watch it steal the spotlight on your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into even half-moons.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Add the brown sugar during the last 5 minutes to enhance sweetness. Set caramelized onions aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and season with black pepper to taste.
Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl and top with the caramelized onions.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
