Simple Couscous

Name: Simple Couscous
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters instant couscous; 170 grams or 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves washed, dried and roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pinch Pinch sea salt; 355 milliliters water

Simple Couscous might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 162 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up lemon zest, bunch flat-leaf parsley, garlic clove, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 28 minutes.

Instructions

Couscous:Bring the water to a simmer in a small pot over medium heat, then turn off the heat.

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Couscous

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In a shallow baking dish combine the couscous, salt and olive oil, tossing to coat.

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Olive Oil

Couscous

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Baking Pan

Add in the warm water and smooth the couscous into an even layer. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 15 minutes by the stove.

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Wrap

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Stove

Gremolata: In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice with the sea salt, garlic and parsley. Stir in enough olive oil to blend and bring the ingredients together. Taste for seasoning.

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Lemon Zest

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Sea Salt

Parsley

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When ready to serve, flake the couscous with a fork and taste for seasoning. If the texture is a little too al dente, microwave the dish for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Reseason the couscous with salt, if necessary. Toss it with the gremolata and, again, taste for seasoning.

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