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Herbed Couscous with Lemon and Parsley Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Herbed Couscous with Lemon and Parsley recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish that combines fluffy couscous with the fresh brightness of lemon juice and parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a base to complement your favorite main courses, this easy-to-make dish takes just 10 minutes and requires minimal ingredients.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Boil the broth: Bring 1 1/4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a pot or saucepan over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the couscous.
  2. Add couscous and oil: Once the broth is boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then promptly remove the pot from heat to prevent overcooking.
  3. Cover and let sit: Cover the pot with a lid and allow the couscous to absorb the hot liquid for 5 minutes until it becomes tender and fluffy.
  4. Fluff the couscous: After 5 minutes, use a fork to gently fluff the couscous, separating the grains evenly to achieve a light texture.
  5. Mix herbs and lemon: Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to add fresh herbal notes and a bright citrus flavor.
  6. Serve: Serve the herbed couscous warm as a delicious side dish or as a versatile base for your favorite main meals.

Notes

  • For added flavor, you can toast the couscous in olive oil for a couple of minutes before adding the broth.
  • Feel free to substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
  • Fresh lemon juice enhances the flavor much better than bottled, but use what you have on hand.
  • This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily if serving a larger crowd.
  • Leftover couscous can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated with a splash of broth or water.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: herbed couscous, lemon couscous, parsley couscous, quick side dish, vegetarian side, Mediterranean recipe

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