Herbed Couscous

Herbed Couscous is a fragrant and light Moroccan side dish, featuring fluffy couscous infused with fresh herbs and spices. This vibrant dish is perfect for complementing a variety of main courses, adding a touch of North African flair to your meal.

Ingredients

• Couscous - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 250 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cover the saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the broth.
4. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
5. Stir in the chopped parsley, cilantro, mint, and lemon juice until well combined.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from fresh herbs.

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