Lemon Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemon Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; salt; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup (6 oz) couscous

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Lemon Couscous Recipe

Iris Warren

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This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic (1 large clove)
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste (optional)*
1 cup (6 oz) couscous (not pearl couscous)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.