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Lemon Couscous Recipe
This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 3 min🔥 Cook: 4 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about ⏱️ 20 seconds.
3
Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
lemon zest1 tsp(6 oz) couscous (not pearl couscous)1 cupfresh lemon juice2 TbspSalt
4
Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest ⏱️ 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
5
Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
234 kcal
fat Content
7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
159 mg
protein Content
6 g
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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