Lemon Herb Couscous
A vibrant and zesty dish combining pearl couscous with fresh herbs and lemon juice, perfect as a side or light main meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1½ cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil and cilantro)
- ½ lemon, zested and juiced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the pearl couscous, cooking for 1-2 minutes until toasted.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Stir gently to combine.
- Optional: Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and additional ingredients like nuts or veggies to customize your couscous!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: couscous, lemon, vegetarian, healthy, quick meal