Lemon Couscous
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Lemon Couscous is a fast and healthy side dish ready in less than 20 minutes with a hint of lemon that adds a burst of citrusy freshness
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Lemon Couscous
Servings: 4 serv
Calories: 239 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth water, or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley or mint - optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a rice colander rinse the couscous under cold, and drain well.
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After that, add the broth to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring it to a boil.
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Next, once the liquid is boiling, add the couscous, stir, cover with a lid, and remove it from heat.
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Let it sit covered for 10 minutes. After that, uncover it and use a fork to fluff it up.
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Finally, stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs if using. Season with salt, and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Couscous
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 0.2IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.