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.

Lindobuhle Masimola
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I tried this recipe and it was a complete disaster. The couscous was mushy and the flavors were all wrong.


Melanie Mafo
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This couscous dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some added spices.


Pranav fire
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this dish was actually really good. The cilantro and lemon juice really brightened up the flavor.


Jhabilal Banjade
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This couscous dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


Ayesha Afrin
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I love this couscous dish! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have company coming over.


Mustafa Play
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This was a great recipe! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the cilantro and lemon juice gave it a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Gulam Husain
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This couscous dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Tahmid Hussen
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I've made this couscous dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the couscous is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Goodness Chukwudi
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5 stars! This couscous dish was a hit with my family. The fresh cilantro and lemon juice gave it a delicious and unique flavor that we all loved. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Marc Ernest Luthomme
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This couscous dish was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of fresh cilantro and lemon juice imparted a vibrant and refreshing flavor that tantalized my taste buds. The couscous was cooked to perfection, achieving a light and fluffy tex


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