Ingredients for Couscous With Herbs And Lemon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 ½ cups water
- Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup couscous
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Basil
- Of Fresh Mint
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Salt And Pepper
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How to Make Couscous With Herbs And Lemon
- Finely chop 1 medium onion.
- In a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mince 4 cloves garlic. Add to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Pour in 1 ½ cups of water and 1 cup of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version). Bring to a boil.
- Stir in 1 cup couscous. Cover the saucepan, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with extra lemon zest (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
3g
Carbs
13g
