LEMONY COUSCOUS
Inspired by Sackville Girl's recipe for Lemon Couscous, but different enough to post another recipe. I've allowed for standing time in the cooking time. Omit the butter and add additonal oil for a vegan dish.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until just softened, not coloured.
- Add the green pepper and saute until it turns a bright green.
- Add the currants, lemon, roasted red pepper, couscous and stockpowder and combine well.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour over the boiling water and stir again.
- Cover and allow to stand for 3-5 minutes or until water is absorbed and couscous has swelled.
- Add the butter and stir over a very low heat for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Stir through the lemon thyme and serve at once.
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Nickola Parney
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.
Oishi Aktar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The couscous cooks up in just a few minutes and the vegetables add a nice pop of color and flavor.
Collin Prins
[email protected]Easy to make and very flavorful! I loved the combination of lemon and herbs. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a perfect meal.
Selebaleng Molebatsi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less lemon juice.
Barbe Girl
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon and herbs really make it special. I will definitely be making this again.
Felicia Elo Pepengou
[email protected]This is my new favorite couscous recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with grilled chicken or fish.
Dazzy B
[email protected]Delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of lemon and herbs in this dish. It's perfect for a light summer meal.
Krishna Shrestha
[email protected]Meh. It was okay, but I've had better. The couscous was a bit bland and the lemon flavor wasn't very strong. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had added some more spices.
arron humphrey
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and zucchini that needed to be used up, so I threw them in with the couscous and it turned out great! The lemon and herbs really brought all the flavors together.
Sujon Hang
[email protected]Not a fan. The lemon flavor was too overpowering for my taste and the couscous was a bit too dry. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used less lemon juice and added some more broth.
Olwethu Mthethwa
[email protected]Easy and flavorful! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The lemon really brightens up the dish and the herbs add a nice depth of flavor. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.
Gizzy Puta
[email protected]This lemony couscous dish was a delightful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the combination of lemon, herbs, and vegetables was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the crispy shallots; they added a nice textural contrast to the soft c