How to Cook Couscous

Adapted from https://www.loveandlemons.com/how-to-cook-couscous/

Servings: 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

1 cup water
1 cup couscous
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons pine nuts, plus more for garnish
Red pepper flakes, optional

STEPS

1) In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the couscous, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of the salt and stir. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.

2) Fluff the couscous with a fork, transfer it to a large bowl, and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining ¼ teaspoon sea salt, the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and pine nuts.

3) Transfer the mixture to a serving platter and garnish with additional pine nuts, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if desired.