Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous

Name: Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces instant couscous; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint; 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

Submitted by Nana Lee

"This classic Moroccan side dish couscous recipe is given a bit of crunch with some chopped toasted pecans. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, @about.com"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

6 ounces instant couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice (or to taste)
3 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon white pepper
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped of fresh mint
¹⁄₃ cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired

directions

Prepare couscous according to package directions.
When done, fluff couscous with fork and add remaining ingredients.
Stir very gently with a fork and serve.

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Reviews

I put a bit more lemon juice, and I think it could stand even a bit more than that, but then I really love the taste of lemon. I served this as a side dish to Moroccan Chicken (#15580) and everyone loved it. Thanks!

horseplay
This made a nice quick side. I forgot the pecans but did add a little lemon zest to the dish. Quick and easy fix for couscous.

PaulaG
This was good. i think the addition of lemon zest would be nice. I'm not sure the olive oil is necessary. THE PICKY ONE didn't like it. And I threw in a fistful of cooked garbanzos. Yum. Thanks!

Elmotoo

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