Herbed Lemon Couscous
Fluffy couscous infused with bright lemon and fresh herbs, making a light and flavorful side dish. This simple recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses.
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- Temps total
- 20 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 294 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1,5 tassacouscous, uncooked
- 1,5 tassavegetable broth
- 1 ulemon, zested and juiced
- 0,25 tassafresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 csfresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 csolive oil
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
Estris
lemon zester · fork · saucepan · measuring cups · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Uns 3 min
- 2
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the couscous and salt, then immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Nota de cuina: Ensure the lid is snug to trap all the steam for proper cooking.
- 3
Let the couscous stand undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the liquid and become tender.
Uns 5 min
- 4
While the couscous rests, finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, and zest and juice the lemon.
Uns 4 min
- 5
After 5 minutes, uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, olive oil, and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or lemon if desired.
- 7
Serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful side dish.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 293,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 9,4g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 54,6g
- Greixos
- 4,1g
- Fibra
- 4,4g
- Sucre
- 1,1g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover herbed lemon couscous in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.