Lemon Couscous

Whether you’re serving lemon couscous as a main entree or as a side dish, it’s sure to be a summertime favorite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this lemon couscous salad is light and flavorful, made with fresh lemon zest and  McCormick® Bay Leaves. Lemon cous... Whether you’re serving lemon couscous as a main entree or as a side dish, it’s sure to be a summertime favorite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this lemon couscous salad is light and flavorful, made with fresh lemon zest and  McCormick® Bay Leaves. Lemon couscous salad is a versatile dish that goes well with grilled chicken or atop a bed of mixed greens for a hearty — yet filling — meal. Read More Read Less
10m
PREP TIME
5m
COOK TIME
226
CALORIES
8
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6 (3/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 3 McCormick® Bay Leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Add lemon zest and bay leaves; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add water and salt. Bring to boil.
  • 2 Stir in couscous. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove bay leaves. Drizzle with lemon juice. Fluff couscous with fork before serving.

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