Lemon Couscous

Name: Lemon Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl couscous; 1 ½ cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
192 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Lemon Couscous

Daniel Levine

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Looking for a delicious new side option or a base for grain bowls or meal prep? Look no further than this 20-minute, luscious lemon couscous!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup pearl couscous
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt more to taste
Juice of 1 lemon more to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Add water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Add couscous, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt to the pan.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically, until liquid is absorbed.
Transfer couscous to a bowl, toss with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and plenty of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Make it a bowl: this makes a GREAT base for bowls. Add your favorite chicken, steak, or shrimp, a few veggies, and a sprinkle of feta cheese crumbles for a complete meal!
Meal prep: great meal prep option! These couscous can be served warm or cold and keep really well in the fridge for a few days.
Flavor option: add a teaspoon or two of finely chopped fresh mint and/or 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)