Side Dish: United States – Portobello Mushroom and Herb Couscous
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
8 min
Cook
7 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
2 large Portobello mushrooms, diced 1 cup (180 g) couscous 1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) vegetable broth 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 / 4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh basil 1 / 4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add diced Portobello mushrooms, and sauté until softened. 2. In a separate pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil, add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. 3. Let couscous stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in mushrooms and fresh herbs. 4. Season with salt and pepper, serving with lemon wedges for added flavor.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 416 kcal
Carbohydrates: 72.7 g
Protein: 13.1 g
Fat: 7.6 g
Saturated fat: 1.1 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sodium: 505 mg
Potassium: 318 mg
Calcium: 51 mg
Iron: 1.93 mg
Vitamin A: 71 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 12.5 mg
Vitamin D: 0 µg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.