Best Lemon And Cilantro Couscous Recipes

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COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE



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This easy and simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley. For added flavor use broth for the water.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Moroccan

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 2/3 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
  • Add water, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve.

COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE



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Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley

Categories     Garlic     Side     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy     Couscous     Cilantro     Lemon Juice     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 2/3 cups water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute. Add 1 2/3 cups water, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; bring to boil. Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional coarse salt, if desired.

LEMON AND CILANTRO COUSCOUS



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This simple couscous is a perfect side for a tagine. if you don't like the flavor of cilantro, try using fresh mint or parsley.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 2/3 c chicken broth
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c dry couscous
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute.
  • 2. Add broth, lemon zest, and coarse salt; bring to boil.
  • 3. Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • 4. Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

COUSCOUS WITH FRESH CILANTRO AND LEMON JUICE



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How to make Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil
garlic cloves, minced
turmeric
water
finely grated lemon peel
coarse kosher salt
plain couscous
chopped fresh cilantro
fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute. Add 1 2/3 cups water, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; bring to boil. Remove pan from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with pepper and additional coarse salt, if desired.

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