Herbed Couscous with Lemon and Parsley Recipe
A quick and flavorful Herbed Couscous recipe that combines fluffy couscous with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon juice, perfect as a light side dish or a base for various meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil the broth: Bring 1 1/4 cups of vegetable broth to a boil in a pot or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add couscous and oil: Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Remove the pot from heat immediately.
- Cover and let sit: Cover the pot with a lid and let the couscous absorb the liquid for 5 minutes to become tender and fluffy.
- Fluff the couscous: After 5 minutes, use a fork to gently fluff the couscous to separate the grains evenly.
- Mix herbs and lemon: Stir in 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp of lemon juice to add freshness and a bright flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm as a side dish or a base for your favorite main courses.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the couscous lightly in olive oil before adding the broth.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegan.
- Add chopped mint or cilantro along with parsley for a fresh herby kick.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled as a salad base.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste depending on your preferred level of acidity.
Keywords: herbed couscous, couscous side dish, quick couscous recipe, easy vegetarian side, Mediterranean couscous
