4.7 from 21 votes
Lemon Couscous Recipe
This EASY Lemon Couscous recipe is bright and full of flavor. It makes the perfect side dish for nearly any main dish!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.