Lemon Herb Couscous

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly grated zest of 2 large lemons
• 1/4 cup coarsely-chopped mixed herbs (chives, mint, parsley)
• 1 medium carrot peeled, and cut into tiny dice
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove the water from the heat, stir in the couscous, cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Remove to a bowl.

Add the lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest, stirring in with a fork. Stir in the herbs and diced carrot. Season with salt and pepper.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per serving: 280 calories, 52g carbohydrate, 9g protein, 4g fat, no cholesterol.