Lemon Basil Couscous
Make this easy and tasty Lemon Basil Couscous for a great side dish. This cooks in 10 minutes and requires only 5 minutes of prep time. A versatile dish that you can add alongside any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- small bunch fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Add the dry couscous and lemon zest to a medium sized saucepan set over medium heat. Stir well to combine the zest into the couscous. Dry fry the couscous for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and immediately add the boiling vegetable broth and lemon juice. Cover the saucepan in plastic wrap and then place the lid on top. Leave for 10 minutes.
- When the couscous is cooked, remove the lid and plastic wrap and fluff with a fork. Add the fresh chopped basil and season with salt.
- Serve warm or even at room temperature.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Basil Couscous
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 171
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
Sodium 938mg41%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.