Description
Brighten your dinner table with this delightful Lemon Parmesan Couscous, a vibrant side dish bursting with fresh lemon zest and creamy Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, effortlessly elevating your dining experience.
Ingredients
- Couscous
- Water
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium pot and add salt.
- Once boiling, stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Gradually fold the fluffed couscous into the lemon mixture.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg