Lemon Herb Couscous
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.
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
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1
Bring 1.5 cups vegetable broth to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
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2
Place 1.5 cups couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling broth over, cover tightly, and steam 5 minutes.
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3
Fluff couscous with a fork. Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and fluff again.
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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.
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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.