Lemon Couscous

User Reviews

4.7

28 reviews
Excellent
  • 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

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!

I Made This!

2 people made this

Save this

11 people saved this

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Add water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  2. Add couscous, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt to the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically, until liquid is absorbed.
  4. 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

Show Details
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.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7

28 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (15 reviews)

Candied Yams

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Broccoli Casserole

American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Beer Battered Onion Rings

American
5.0 (33 reviews)

Roasted Green Beans

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Slow Cooker Mushroom Rice

American
5.0 (24 reviews)

Slow Cooker Stuffing

American
5.0 (18 reviews)

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

American
5.0 (111 reviews)

Sauteed Green Beans

American
5.0 (27 reviews)

Slow Cooker Baked Sweet Potatoes

American
5.0 (24 reviews)

Easy Cole Slaw Recipe (Coleslaw)

American
5.0 (447 reviews)