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.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 294 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1.5 cupcouscous, uncooked
- 1.5 cupvegetable broth
- 1 pcslemon, zested and juiced
- 0.25 cupfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbspfresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
lemon zester · fork · saucepan · measuring cups · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
About 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.
Cook’s note: 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.
About 5 min
- 4
While the couscous rests, finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, and zest and juice the lemon.
About 4 min
- 5
After 5 minutes, uncover the couscous and fluff it with a fork to separate the grains.
About 1 min
- 6
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, olive oil, and black pepper.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: 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 serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 293.9kcal
- Protein
- 9.4g
- Carbs
- 54.6g
- Fat
- 4.1g
- Fibre
- 4.4g
- Sugar
- 1.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
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.
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