Description
A quick and delightful dish featuring pearl couscous, butter, and vibrant lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add in the pearl couscous and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it turns a light golden brown.
- Carefully pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- After it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes until the couscous is tender.
- Once cooked, remove it from the heat and mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped basil.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve warm, either as a side dish or a light main course.
Notes
Perfectly pairs with grilled proteins or can be enjoyed as a standalone vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg