Quick Lemon Parmesan Couscous
A bright and zesty couscous dish that’s quick to prepare, featuring fresh lemon and creamy parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium grain couscous
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 fresh lemon (juice & zest)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, chives, mint)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your broth: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth to a simmer.
- Add the couscous: Once the broth is simmering, add 1 cup of medium grain couscous, stir gently, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork: After 5 minutes, uncover and use a fork to fluff the couscous.
- Infuse with flavor: Drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon, and the chopped garlic. Stir well.
- Cheesy goodness: Add ½ cup freshly grated parmesan and stir until melted into the couscous.
- Toss in the fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Start with less lemon juice and adjust according to your taste. Always taste as you go for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: couscous, lemon, parmesan, quick recipe, vegetarian