5 from 3 votes
Lemon Herb Couscous
If you need a simple side dish for dinner tonight, make this lemon herb couscous recipe! Pearl couscous cooked in broth and then tossed with lemon and fresh herbs, this couscous recipe is bright, flavorful, and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1½ cup vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium)
- ½ cup fresh herbs basil and cilantro, chopped
- ½ lemon zested and juiced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper.
- Add the couscous and saute to toast them for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the broth and cover with a lid. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the chopped herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest (plus optional ½ tablespoon of olive oil). Mix well to combine. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
278mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3628IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3628IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.