Description
A refreshing side dish bursting with lemon flavor and buttery richness, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Stir in the pearl couscous with a pinch of salt.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fold in the butter, lemon juice, and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the couscous before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg