Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
Created by Mikekey on November 2, 2013
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #10938
Ingredients
- 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
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
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Step 2: Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
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Step 3: Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
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Step 4: Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Step 5: Serve.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (182.2 g)
- Calories 311
- Total Fat - 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0.5 mg
- Sodium - 310.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 51.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.4 g
- Sugars - 0.2 g
- Protein - 8.6 g
- Calcium - 28.9 mg
- Iron - 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C - 3.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg