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Lemon Couscous Recipe

Couscous is a very convenient lunchtime meal or side dish.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Couscous Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 466kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup couscous

Instructions

  • Over medium-low heat, warm up the olive oil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, stirring occasionally, until fragrant (do not toast or brown or it will become harsh!
  • Lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to taste are added after the heat is turned off. Place in a pan and heat to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Couscous is added, stirred, then the heat is turned off, and the lid is put on right away. Remain off the heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Use a fork to fluff in the parsley. Serve warm after adding a little additional broth or olive oil to moisten, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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