Description
Experience the delightful combination of chewy pearled couscous, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon in this versatile dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearled couscous
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped seasonal vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or mint)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Bring vegetable broth to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in the pearled couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped vegetables for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork, then add it to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle fresh herbs over the mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg