Couscous Recipe

Name: Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

North African · Side Dish · 15 min total

Couscous recipe videos

A light and fluffy couscous salad with fresh herbs and lemon, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.

10
min prep

5
min cook

4
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil.
Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
Add remaining olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mint, and green onions. Toss gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

For extra flavor, toast couscous in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding liquid.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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