Fluffy Lemon Couscous
Perfectly light and fluffy couscous made with chicken broth and bright lemon juice—ready in under 10 minutes. A simple side that tastes restaurant-quality and pairs with anything.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 9g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups couscous
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 whole (juiced) lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir in couscous and olive oil, then remove from heat immediately.
- 3
Cover and let stand 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and couscous is fluffy.
- 4
Fluff with a fork, squeeze in lemon juice, and stir gently.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- fork
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