Lemon Couscous

CaliforniaJan's Note:

This recipe goes with fish entrees, has a delicious lemon zip and is easy to make! From Cooking Light.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in onions and remaining ingredients.

Reviews

[loof]

Delightful couscous recipe! Very light and not overpowering, great as a side to any dish. I don't care for onions so left them out. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

[averybird]

Loved this light and lemony side dish. It was excellent served with our dinner of baked salmon last evening. My only change was to use garden chives in place of scallions. I would definitely serve this again. Maybe with baked fish in a lemon butter sauce or creamy dill sauce next time. Thanks so much, CaliforniaJan! [Made for The I Recommend Tag]

[Kate 8:)]

Nice, simple recipe for couscous. Liked the light, acidic taste. Made it with Creamy Baked Salmon as recommended by I'mPat, but did not think the flavors went well together (although both were wonderful as separate dishes). Will try a "cleaner" fish next time: broiled or grilled.