Couscous With Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice
"This easy and simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley. For added flavor use broth for the water."
photo by CaliforniaJan
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 2⁄3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
- 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
directions
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
- Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve.
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Reviews
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This was rather bland for me. I added chopped tomatoes to add a little more flavor. Maybe chicken broth instead of water would add more flavor. -
I love the simplicity of this couscous and anything with lemon gets my vote. Made for ZWT #9. -
I used this as the side to Recipe#427734 tonight. Very lemony (which we liked), but a little bit bland in comparison to the steak tips. I would definitely make this again, but I think I would serve it with a more mildly flavored main. Thanks for posting! Made for The Hot Pink Panthers for ZWT9 -
Delicious couscous, and bright and colorful to boot! I found it a little on the lemony side, DH liked it as is. We served Recipe #582993 over it, which worked out great. Thanks! Made for ZWT 9. -
Made and reviewed for ZWT9. Loved it - plain and simple to go with any Middle Eastern style meal. Served alongside recipe#290839 for a delicious meal. I used corn couscous as regular couscous is not gluten-free, but otherwise made as written. Photo to be posted - as soon as I charge my camera battery and can get it loaded.
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This was rather bland for me. I added chopped tomatoes to add a little more flavor. Maybe chicken broth instead of water would add more flavor.
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