Lemon Herb Couscous

🛒 Ingredients

• Couscous (dry) 50 g · 175 kcal
• Vegetable broth 100 g · 5 kcal
• Olive oil 7 g · 60 kcal
• Fresh lemon juice and zest 15 g · 5 kcal
• Fresh parsley, chopped 4 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh mint, chopped 2 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat. Add the dry couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the couscous is fluffy.
2. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve warm or at room temperature as a light side dish or a base for grilled proteins or vegetables.