Description
Lemon Couscous is a refreshing side dish made with fluffy couscous, vibrant lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot.
- Add couscous and olive oil to the boiling water.
- Cover and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Add lemon juice, zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve warm or reheat as needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg