Lemon Couscous

This easy lemon couscous recipe is bright, quick, and so easily adaptable. It takes only 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients to create the perfect side dish that quite...

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Lemon Couscous

This easy lemon couscous recipe is bright, quick, and so easily adaptable. It takes only 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients to create the perfect side dish that quite literally can pair with any entree.

Ingredients :
  • 1 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth , or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups small couscous
  • 1/4 lemon juice
  • 1-2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley , chopped
Directions :

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a full boil.

  2. When boiling, reduce to low heat and stir in the couscous, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Continue to cook for 1 minute.

  3. Cover and remove from the heat. Allow to sit for 3 minutes.

  4. Add the olive oil and parsley and fluff with a fork.

  5. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.

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