Lemon and Herb Couscous

Lemon and Herb Couscous

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Total

15 min

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups water
  • Better than bouillon paste
  • 2 cups fine couscous, dry
  • Fresh dill
  • 2 Garlic clove
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Any other soft herbs you have lying around

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the couscous

    Add water, bouillon paste, and butter to a pot and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and pour in dry couscous. Cover for about 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add the mix-ins

    Add the garlic, dill and any other herbs you're using, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Mix. Add more salt, pepper, or olive oil to taste. Enjoy -great served warm right-away or chilled if making ahead!

  3. 3

    Serve

    Can be served warm right away, but if making ahead: just before serving, pour in a few dashes of boiling water and cover, then fluff with a fork.

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