Carrot and Olive Couscous

Name: Carrot and Olive Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (110 g) carrots, grated; 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth; 2 cups (400 g) couscous; 1/4 cup (50 g) black olives, pitted and quartered

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Preparation 20 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 6

This carrot and olive couscous recipe is the perfect side dish for any cozy chicken or lamb recipe.

Nut-free
Lactose-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (110 g) carrots, grated
- 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (400 g) couscous
- 1/4 cup (50 g) black olives, pitted and quartered

Preparation

- In a pot over medium-high heat, soften the shallots and garlic in the oil. Add the carrots and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains with a fork. Stir in the olives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with the spiced lamb shanks in carrot juice (see recipe).

Carrot and Olive Couscous

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