Description
A quick and flavorful side dish made with couscous, fresh herbs, and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 small lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the dry couscous in a medium bowl.
- Pour the boiling water or broth over the couscous.
- Cover the bowl tightly and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Stir in the olive oil, parsley, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added texture, toast the dry couscous lightly in the oil before adding the liquid.
- You can substitute other fresh herbs like dill or chives.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup cooked
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: couscous, lemon, herbs, side dish, quick recipe, vegetarian