5 from 3 votes
Lemon Couscous
This may be the fastest comfort food on the planet, with an added zing of lemon and the freshness of parsley.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt. Stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm or cold. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
92mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.