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Lemon Couscous Recipe
5 from 60 votes

Lemon Couscous Recipe

Lemon Couscous is a light side dish featuring couscous cooked in chicken or vegetable broth with fresh lemon zest and juice, flavored with garlic and olive oil. The cooked couscous is fluffy and bright with citrus notes, accented by fresh parsley or optional herbs. It offers a tender grain with a subtle tang and a moist finish, suitable for complementing various main dishes.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
4 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 chicken broth or vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • salt
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley or more to taste (optional, fresh
  • 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

  • Try substituting parsley with fresh basil, cilantro, dill, or mint for varied herb flavors.