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Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice

Here's how you make Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, coarse
  • 1 1/2 cups dry couscous
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.

  • Step 2: Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.

  • Step 3: Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 4: Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

  • Step 5: Serve.

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