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Lemon Couscous Recipe

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
  5. Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • *Other herb options that would be delicious here as a substitute for parsley are basil, cilantro, dill, or mint.