Lemon-Couscous Skillet Supper

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Lemon-Couscous Skillet Supper
25 min.
4
366kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and healthy? Look no further than this vibrant Lemon-Couscous Skillet Supper! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and vegans alike, this dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with flavor and nutrition. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that serves four, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.

The star of this recipe is the fluffy couscous, which absorbs the zesty flavors of lemon and fresh parsley, creating a refreshing base for the hearty mix of garbanzo beans and baby lima beans. The combination of these ingredients not only provides a satisfying texture but also delivers a wholesome dose of protein and fiber, ensuring you feel full and energized.

With its bright colors and enticing aroma, this Lemon-Couscous Skillet Supper is sure to impress your guests and family alike. Whether you’re looking for a side dish to complement your main course or a standalone meal, this recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 14.5 ounces vegetable stock ready-to-serve canned
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans rinsed drained canned
  • cup baby lima beans frozen
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon pepper 
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  2. Stir in broth, garbanzo beans, lima beans, oregano and seasoning salt.
  3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until lima beans are tender; remove from heat.
  4. Stir in couscous, parsley and lemon peel. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous mixture with fork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories366kcal
Protein15.73%
Fat14.67%
Carbs69.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.08
Glycemic Load
25.87
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.73695655491%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
8.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:365.97kcal
18.3%
Fat:6.01g
9.25%
Saturated Fat:0.86g
5.35%
Carbohydrates:64.22g
21.41%
Net Carbohydrates:53.92g
19.61%
Sugar:2.63g
2.93%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:735.37mg
31.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.51g
29.02%
Manganese:1.62mg
80.95%
Fiber:10.3g
41.2%
Vitamin K:41.2µg
39.24%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.43%
Phosphorus:217.09mg
21.71%
Magnesium:74.79mg
18.7%
Copper:0.35mg
17.52%
Iron:3.04mg
16.86%
Folate:58.09µg
14.52%
Potassium:492.97mg
14.08%
Vitamin C:10.25mg
12.42%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.69%
Vitamin B3:2.17mg
10.83%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.06%
Zinc:1.47mg
9.79%
Vitamin A:487.62IU
9.75%
Calcium:82.38mg
8.24%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.71%
Selenium:3.43µg
4.9%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.35%