Lemon Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemon Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup couscous; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; 2 garlic cloves; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup minced fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 to 6
Course
Side Dish

Lemon Couscous Recipe

Iris Warren

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This easy lemon couscous recipe is one of our favorite side dishes. I toss the light and fluffy pasta with olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and lemon juice. It's so simple and delicious!

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Ingredients

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1 cup water
1 cup couscous
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 garlic cloves minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons pine nuts plus more for garnish
red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of the salt and stir. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer it to a large bowl, and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt, the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and pine nuts.
Transfer the mixture to a serving platter and garnish with additional pine nuts, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

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