Lemon Couscous Recipe
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4.7
21 reviews
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Lemon Couscous Recipe
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This EASY Lemon Couscous recipe is bright and full of flavor. It makes the perfect side dish for nearly any main dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth , or vegetable broth
- 2 cups small couscous
- 1/4 lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley , chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a full boil.
- When boiling, reduce to low heat and stir in the couscous, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Cover and remove from the heat. Allow to sit for 3 minutes.
- Add the olive oil and parsley and fluff with a fork.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
21 reviews
Excellent
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