Lemon Couscous Recipe
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5
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Side Dish
Lemon Couscous Recipe
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This Lemon Couscous combines fluffy couscous cooked with water and olive oil, then brightened with fresh garlic, lemon zest, juice, parsley, and pine nuts. The result is a light, citrus-flavored side that offers a tender texture with a mild crunch from the nuts and herbs.
Description
The Lemon Couscous Recipe starts with boiling water seasoned with olive oil and sea salt, then stirring in the couscous and letting it steam covered off the heat to absorb liquid. The couscous is then fluffed with a fork to separate grains and combined with remaining olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. The freshness of lemon and herbs balances the mild, nutty flavor of the couscous, while pine nuts introduce texture contrast.
This preparation creates a versatile side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables. It can also be served warm or at room temperature, making it suitable for various meals and occasions.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup couscous
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- lemon zest of 1
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ⅓ cup parsley plus more for garnish, fresh, minced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts plus more for garnish
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of the salt and stir. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer it to a large bowl, and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt, the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and pine nuts.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving platter and garnish with additional pine nuts, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
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