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.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup pearl couscous
1½ cup vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium)
½ cup chopped fresh herbs basil and cilantro
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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