If you're looking for a super easy side dish this one is a good one. I consider couscous to be a cross between a pasta and rice, at least that's what it feels like to me while I'm eating it. Couscous is actually tiny little pieces of pasta. What makes this great is that really it takes about 10 minutes to make so if you're in a hurry this is the recipe for you.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water or low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp cumin (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- large handful of chopped parsley or another herb of your choice i.e. basil, coriander
- juice of 1 whole lemon
In a small pot pour in 1 cup of water or chicken stock, salt and cumin and let it come up to a boil. Once it comes to a boil put in the couscous and turn off the heat completely and put the lid on. Let the couscous sit in the pot with the lid on for about 5-6 minutes. Note: if you plan to use just water another easy way is to just get a pyrex bowl put in the couscous and the seasoning and in a kettle boil the water and pour in the couscous and cover the bowl with foil for the same amount of time. After the couscous is finished cooking open the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Then add the olive oil, chopped parsley and lemon juice. Fluff it one more time with the fork and serve.
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