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Couscous with Fresh Cilantro and Lemon Juice

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 2/3 cups water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and turmeric; stir 1 minute. Add 1 2/3 cups water, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon 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 pepper and additional coarse salt, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 208.3 kcal calories
21.5% calories from fat
5.0 g fat
0.7 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
34.5 g carbohydrates
2.5 g dietary fiber
0.2 g total sugars
32.0 g net carbohydrates
5.6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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