Description
Lemon couscous is a fresh Mediterranean dish made with fluffy couscous, olive oil, herbs, and bright lemon. I prepare it as a light, comforting meal that brings sunshine to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups couscous
- 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large lemon (zest + juice)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp mint (chopped)
- ¼ cup green onions
- ½ cup chickpeas (optional)
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable broth until hot.
- Pour over couscous and cover for 10 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Add olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest.
- Mix in vegetables and herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Let rest 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Add feta for richness or grilled chicken for protein. Store in fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg