Lemon And Herb Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemon And Herb Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 1 cup English cucumber, diced (about 1/2 of an English cucumber); 1 large tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup fresh herb, coarsely chopped (any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill or mint); 1/3 cup raisins; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; freshly ground salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups israeli couscous
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 cup English cucumber, diced (about 1/2 of an English cucumber)
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh herb, coarsely chopped (any combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, dill or mint)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
freshly ground salt and black pepper

1
In a large saucepan, bring about 2 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
2
While the couscous cooks, in a small bowl, mix the oil, mustard, honey, lemon juice and zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Add cooked and drained couscous to a large bowl. Pour dressing over warm couscous; mix well.
4
Add cucumber, tomato, herbs, raisins and walnuts to the couscous and stir. Taste for seasoning and add salt and/or pepper as needed.
5
Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.

200

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and more.

Yes, Lemon And Herb Couscous 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.

Lemon And Herb Couscous

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