Lemon Couscous

By CarolineNGa

This recipe goes with Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous.

Cooking Light

JUNE 2002

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in onions and remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Information:

Amount per servingCalories: 102
Calories from fat: 3%
Fat: 0.3g
Saturated fat: 0.0g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
Protein: 3.7g
Carbohydrate: 21.8g
Fiber: 1.3g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Sodium: 151mg
Calcium: 9mg