lemony herbed couscous

quick easy side dish from gourmet magazine

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  onion, diced
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chicken stock
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon, zest of
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet.
2. add onions and saute 3-4 minutes.
3. add garlic, stir.
4. add water, stock, lemon zest, bring to a boil.
5. stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, let it stand 5 minutes.
6. fluff with a fork, add fresh herbs, lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil, salt& pepper to taste.