Lemon-Parsley Couscous

Name: Lemon-Parsley Couscous
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 3 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 cups plain or whole wheat couscous; ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Lemon and parsley sure do add a little something special to anything they're added to, especially when the dish is pure and simple, like with this recipe.

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 large garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon turmeric

3 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon coarse salt

2 cups plain or whole wheat couscous

½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Heat oil in medium pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute. Add water, lemon zest, and salt, bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat then stir in couscous. Give it a good stir after adding, then cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Fluff with fork; mix in parsley and lemon juice. Season with additional salt and lemon, if necessary.