#herbcouscous

The fresh herbs and vegetables in Herb Spring Couscous mix with the lightness of couscous to make a colorful and tasty salad. It's great for getting together in the spring or summer.

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth. 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped. 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped. 1/4 cup green onions, chopped. 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup cucumber, diced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a saucepan, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, parsley, mint, dill, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss to combine. Serve the herb spring couscous as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

This herb-infused couscous is a simple and aromatic side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. The fresh herbs add a burst of flavor and freshness to the couscous.

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 1/4 cups water. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and mint, finely chopped.

Instructions: Boil 1 1/4 cups of water in a saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of couscous. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the par-cooked couscous to a colander. Drain any excess water by shaking the colander gently. Mix in the finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and mint with the couscous. Serve the herb-infused couscous as a flavorful side dish or base for your favorite dishes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes