Lemon Herb Couscous
Fluffy couscous seasoned with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dry Couscous
- 1.25 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic Powder(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, and garlic powder to a boil.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the dry couscous.
- 3
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.
- 4
Remove the lid and fluff the couscous gently with a fork.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped fresh parsley.
- 6
Serve warm as a side dish or cold as a salad base.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
210
kcal
Protein
6
g
Carbs
38
g
Fat
4
g
Fiber
3
g
Sugar
1
g
Sodium
420
mg
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