Lemon Herb Couscous

Sides

Lemon Herb Couscous

180kcal
6gprotein
5 minsprep
5 minscook
4servings
Easy

A healthy sides recipe — lemon herb couscous at just 180 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 250g couscous
  • 300ml hot vegetable stock
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Pour hot stock over couscous, cover, and rest 5 mins.

  2. 2

    Fluff with a fork.

  3. 3

    Stir in olive oil, lemon zest and juice.

  4. 4

    Add fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Season generously.

  6. 6

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: Couscous is ready in minutes and provides selenium, an important antioxidant mineral.