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Couscous with Leeks, Corn and Olives

Recipe information

  • Yield

    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), coarsley chopped

3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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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.