Description
This Herbed Couscous recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish featuring fluffy couscous cooked with vegetable broth, infused with fresh parsley and bright lemon juice. Perfect for a healthy and light accompaniment to any meal, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
Wet Ingredients
- 1¼ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the broth: In a medium saucepan, bring 1¼ cups of vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the couscous.
- Add the couscous: Once the broth is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Quickly cover the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid and become tender.
- Fluff the couscous: After 5 minutes, uncover the pan and fluff the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains and create a light texture.
- Mix in flavorings: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the couscous. Stir well to evenly distribute the herbs and enhance the flavor with a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve warm: Transfer the herbed couscous to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a perfect side dish to complement your main course.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the dry couscous in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding the broth.
- You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth if not vegetarian.
- Add other fresh herbs such as mint or cilantro for additional flavor variations.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free couscous alternatives like quinoa or millet.
