Herbed Couscous

A quick and easy side dish of couscous seasoned with lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup minced fresh herbs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Lemon juice, fresh to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Place couscous in a medium bowl.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a tea kettle. Pour over the couscous. Let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork, and stir in the fresh herbs, oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill, Incorporated. Used with permission.