Description
This light and fluffy couscous, enhanced with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon, is the perfect side dish to balance out rich holiday meals like Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous:
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Stir in the couscous and olive oil. Once added, remove the saucepan from heat and cover it with a lid. - Let It Rest:
Let the couscous sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow it to absorb the liquid and steam. - Fluff and Season:
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for added flavor. - Serve:
Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature as a light and refreshing side dish that pairs well with holiday meals or other main dishes.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.
- You can customize the flavors by adding other fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or cilantro.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, you can replace the vegetable broth with chicken broth or add some toasted nuts like pine nuts or almonds for extra texture.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free if couscous is substituted with quinoa or rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg