Lemon Couscous
Looking for a delicious new side option or a base for grain bowls or meal prep? Look no further than this 20-minute, luscious lemon couscous!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
- juice of 1 lemon, more to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Add water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Add couscous, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and salt to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically, until liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer couscous to a bowl, toss with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and plenty of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Make it a bowl: this makes a GREAT base for bowls. Add your favorite chicken, steak, or shrimp, a few veggies, and a sprinkle of feta cheese crumbles for a complete meal!
Meal prep: great meal prep option! These couscous can be served warm or cold and keep really well in the fridge for a few days.
Flavor option: add a teaspoon or two of finely chopped fresh mint and/or 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles.
Nutrition
Calories: 192 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 299 mg, Potassium: 71 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Calcium: 13 mg, Iron: 1 mg