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Couscous with Leeks, Corn, and Olives

3.5

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 10-ounce package couscous
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and corn and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, wine, broth, and thyme; bring mixture to boil. Remove pan from heat and mix in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Using fork, fluff couscous. Mix in olives and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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