Lemon Herb Couscous

Fluffy North African couscous tossed with fresh lemon, olive oil, and a generous handful of herbs makes for a quick, versatile side dish. It's a staple across Moroccan, Tunisian, and broader Mediterranean tables, pairing easily with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables.

By YumYum Editorial · Mediterranean

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 20 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups instant couscous
• 1.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• to taste Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring broth and 1 tbsp olive oil to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
4. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice, tossing to combine.
5. Fold in lemon zest, parsley, mint, dill, and green onions.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Top with toasted almonds just before serving, either warm or at room temperature.