Zesty Garlic Couscous
This zesty garlic couscous only takes 15 minutes! Its combination of citrus and garlic is delicious, and it pairs easily with many dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- Lemon Zest of one lemon
- 1½ cups Water
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- pinch Turmeric
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 cup Couscous*
Garnish
- Fresh Parsley or Green Onion diced
Instructions
- Heat a medium size pan over low-medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add lemon zest and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add water, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and pepper and bring it to boil.
- Remove from heat, add couscous and mix well together. Cover with lid and let sit for a few minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous by stirring. Add garnish and serve hot.
Notes
*Note: Use gluten-free couscous to make this recipe gluten-free.