Golden Couscous with Olives, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

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Golden Couscous with Olives, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

 This serve 8 people

 

1 stick margarine

6 cups chopped onions

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

2 1/4 cups  broth

1 cup pitted,  black olives

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 cups uncooked couscous

 

Melt margarine in large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions; stir to coat.

Cover pot and cook onons until very tender but not brown, stirring occasionally,

about 30 minutes. Mix in ginger and turmeric. Add broth, olives, basil, mint and

lemon juice. Bring to simmer. Mix in couscous. Cover pot, turn off heat and let

stand until couscous is tender and all liquid is absorbed about 12 minutes.

Fluff couscous with fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound couscous

in bowl and serve. Serves 8.