Couscous With Herbs And Lemon

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A typical north african dish, made delicious with parsley, mint, basil and lemon! A great side to meat dishes. Adapted from gourmet magazine(july/2003). Due to some reviews i have updated the recipe, adding more garlic and lemon juice.

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Steps

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Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat , stirring occasionally , until golden , about 3 minutes.

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Add garlic and cook , stirring , 30 seconds.

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Add water and broth and bring to a boil.

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Stir in couscous , then cover and remove from heat.

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Let couscous stand , covered , 5 minutes , then fluff with a fork and stir in herbs , lemon juice , remaining tablespoon oil , and salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve and enjoy !.

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For vegetarian do not use chicken broth.

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Ingredients

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onion, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, water, vegetable broth, couscous, fresh parsley, fresh basil, of fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper