Couscous With Lemon and Watercress Recipe

Name: Couscous With Lemon and Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; salt; 1 cup instant couscous (about 7 ounces); 1 bunch watercress (3 inches of stems trimmed off, cut crosswise into 1/2 -inch pieces); 1 medium scallion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt
1 cup instant couscous (about 7 ounces)
1 bunch watercress (3 inches of stems trimmed off, cut crosswise into 1/2 -inch pieces)
1 medium scallion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
fresh ground pepper

1
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of water with the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Stir in the couscous.
3
Cover the pan, remove from the heat and let stand until the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
5
Stir in the watercress, cover and let stand until wilted, about 15 minutes.
6
Stir in the scallion, garlic, lemon juice, oil and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve the couscous at room temperature.

136

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, salt, 1 cup instant couscous (about 7 ounces), 1 bunch watercress (3 inches of stems trimmed off, cut crosswise into 1/2 -inch pieces), and more.

Yes, Couscous With Lemon and Watercress falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous With Lemon and Watercress

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