Description
A vibrant and flavorful couscous dish infused with zesty lemon and savory Parmesan, perfect as a quick side or main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in a pinch of salt and couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Zest and juice the lemon, avoiding the white pith. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fluffed couscous, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and herbs. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and cook for another minute.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with additional herbs and cheese if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and olive oil with avocado oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: couscous, lemon, Parmesan, vegetarian, quick meal