Lemon Couscous
User Reviews
4.7
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
192 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lemon Couscous
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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
- 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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
42 reviews
Excellent
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