Lemon Couscous Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
This EASY Lemon Couscous recipe is bright and full of flavor. It makes the perfect side dish for nearly any main dish!
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth , or vegetable broth
- 2 cups small couscous
- 1/4 lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley , chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a full boil.
- When boiling, reduce to low heat and stir in the couscous, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Cover and remove from the heat. Allow to sit for 3 minutes.
- Add the olive oil and parsley and fluff with a fork.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
