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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
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.
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.
Add the chopped green onions to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, just until softened slightly.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the red and green onions. Stir to combine.
Mix in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1252 mg | 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.
