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Fluffy Lemon Couscous

Perfectly light and fluffy couscous made with chicken broth and bright lemon juice—ready in under 10 minutes. A simple side that tastes restaurant-quality and pairs with anything.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
9g
Fluffy Lemon Couscous
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in couscous and olive oil, then remove from heat immediately.

  3. Step 3

    Cover and let stand 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and couscous is fluffy.

  4. Step 4

    Fluff with a fork, squeeze in lemon juice, and stir gently.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • fork

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