Spinach Mushroom Couscous
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Spinach Mushroom Couscous recipe, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. Tender, fluffy couscous is infused with the savory goodness of vegetable broth and tossed with sautéed garlic, onions, and golden-brown mushrooms for a rich, earthy profile. Bright chopped spinach adds a burst of freshness, while a splash of zesty lemon juice ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan recipe is as simple as it is satisfying, making it an excellent vegetarian side dish or light main course. For a finishing touch, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese for a creamy, indulgent twist. Packed with wholesome ingredients and easy to customize, this Spinach Mushroom Couscous is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables, stirring to combine.
Season the mixture with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Remove from heat and optionally sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3152 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.3 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 974 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2781 mg | 59% | |
*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.
