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Lemon Herb Couscous
A light and flavorful couscous dish with lemon and herbs.
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Preparation Time:
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
10
minutes
mins
Total Time:
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
180
kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1
cup
couscous
1
cup
water
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
freshly squeezed
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
2
tablespoon
fresh parsley
chopped
1
teaspoon
salt
to taste
0.5
teaspoon
black pepper
to taste
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a mixing bowl.
4. Add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Value
Calories:
180
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
300
mg
|
Potassium:
50
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
100
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
Keywords
Couscous, Herb, Lemon
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