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Lemon Couscous
Lemon couscous is a quick and simple side dish. Made in 8 minutes, this easy couscous dish is full of fresh lemony flavour.
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock boiling hot (see my notes)
- 1 cup couscous (instant/fine grain)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt
- chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large heatproof bowl combine couscous, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, butter and salt.
- Pour over boiling chicken stock and stir to melt the ingredients together, making sure all of the couscous is covered with stock.
- Immediately cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 3 minutes (see my notes).
- Remove the plastic wrap, fluff couscous with a fork and serve garnished with chopped parsley (if using).
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Notes
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serving and nutrition information is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
- I use a microwave to heat the chicken stock while preparing the other ingredients. You could also heat the stock in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
- Standing time may vary depending on the brand of couscous you are using. Refer to the package directions for the recommended standing time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.