Lemon Parsley Couscous & Lemon Mint Couscous
Nutrition
Calories: 326.98 kcalCarbohydrates: 69.42 gProtein: 10.23 gFat: 0.53 gSaturated Fat: 0.1 gSodium: 255.45 mgFiber: 4.22 gVitamin A: 8.12075 IUCalcium: 29.87 mgIron: 1.1 mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest or 1/4 tsp dried
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-1/4 cups water
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 - 2 green onions minced
- 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
- Salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp dried mint or 2 tbsp fresh
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water to a 1 - 2-quart-size microwave-safe dish. Microwave at full power for 3 - 4 minutes, until the mixture begins to boil.
- Stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Transfer half to another dish.
- Stir the green onions and parsley into half of the couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the butter into the children's servings until melted; fold in the mint. Season with salt if desired.