Lemony Herb Couscous
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- the juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tbs parsley freshly shopped
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse couscous under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring broth to a boil. Add couscous, then cover with a lid and remove from heat. Let sit 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Add oil, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Notes
Lemony Herb Couscous
Couscous often gets forgotten about and honestly, I don't know why. It's much easier to make than most grains or pasta and you can take the flavor profile with it anywhere. A simple drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice is our favorite way to serve it, but the possibilities are endless.
How do I cook couscous?
Couscous is amazingly easy to cook. For every cup of dry couscous, simply bring 1 1/2 cups of water or broth to a boil, then turn off heat, add your couscous, cover, and let sit 10 minutes. Easy peasy.
How should I serve couscous?
The best part about couscous is how versatile it is. It can be used in place of any pasta or grain. Replace the chickpeas or add it into this Chickpea Mediterranean Salad or serve it with Chicken Curry!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!