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Lemon Herb Couscous

A refreshing and light couscous dish with lemon and herbs.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Couscous, Herbs, Lemon
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