Zesty Lemon Parmesan Couscous
A bright and flavorful couscous dish with lemon and Parmesan, perfect as a side or main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous by bringing vegetable broth to a boil, then adding couscous and removing from heat. Cover and let sit for about five minutes.
- Fluff the couscous gently with a fork.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and juice into the garlic and oil mixture, simmering for about a minute.
- Mix the lemon-garlic mixture with the fluffed couscous.
- Fold in the Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served as a side with grilled chicken or as a warm salad topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: couscous, lemon, Parmesan, easy recipe, vegetarian, Mediterranean