Lemon Herb Couscous

Name: Lemon Herb Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.5 cups couscous; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Light, fluffy couscous tossed with bright lemon, fresh herbs, cucumber, and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in under fifteen minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats.

15 minEasyServes 4215 cal/serving

MoroccanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganMediterraneanNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups couscous
1.5 cups vegetable broth
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup English cucumber, diced
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Bring 1.5 cups vegetable broth to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
2

Place 1.5 cups couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling broth over, cover tightly, and steam 5 minutes.
3

Fluff couscous with a fork. Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and fluff again.
4

Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Fold in 1 cup diced English cucumber, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Taste and adjust. Serve at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Lemon Herb Couscous gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups couscous. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lemon Herb Couscous keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Lemon Herb Couscous?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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