Elevate your culinary repertoire with Lemon Couscous, a dish that beautifully marries simplicity with vibrant flavors. This refreshing grain dish hails from the Mediterranean region, where couscous is a staple, frequently served as a side or a base for various toppings.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth (or water) and sea salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, use a fork to fluff the couscous gently.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then drizzle this mixture over the fl￭ couscous.
Add diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley to the couscous, mixing thoroughly while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Allow the dish to cool slightly. Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
