Toasted Lemon Herb Pearl Couscous
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 197.47kcal
Lemon Herb Pearl Couscous is the perfect flavorful and simple couscous recipe. Pearled couscous is toasted and combined with lemon juice and fresh herbs for a delicious side dish.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 ½ cups water, chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano, etc.) chopped finely
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the couscous to the pan and toast until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the water or broth. Cover the pan, turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, olive oil, spices and herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Toasted Lemon Herb Pearl Couscous
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
197.47
% Daily Value*
Fat
3.82
g
6
%
Sodium
295.58
mg
13
%
Potassium
97.49
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
34.79
g
12
%
Fiber
2.61
g
11
%
Sugar
0.35
g
0
%
Protein
5.69
g
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Vitamin A
4.34
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
7.16
mg
9
%
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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