Garlic Lemon Couscous
Super fast, flavorful, and fluffy, this couscous is a delightful side for any dinner. It's easy to personalize and makes great leftovers for another easy meal.
Ingredients
Couscous
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced or grated
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable
- 2 cups couscous
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, this recipe is very quick and easy if everything is measured and set out.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium low heat, add olive oil, garlic, and ginger, sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock, add butter and salt, bring to a boil.
- Add couscous, stir just to combine and remove from heat. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
- After the 5 minute rest period, fluff couscous with a fork and stir in peas, parsley, and most of the parmesan. Pour dressing over the couscous and fluff again, taste and add salt and pepper if needed, transfer to a serving bowl
- Top with the remaining parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is also great reheated as leftovers, just pop it in the oven and fluff it up with a fork before serving. I was inspired by a recipe I found on Pastiche