Spring is just around the corner, I believe. At least, I am desperately hoping spring is around the corner. In an effort to move it along, I decided to make some yellow food. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
I love lemon and cilantro and when I saw a recipe for lemon couscous with cilantro in a back issue of Bon Appetit, I just had to try it. I made mine a little more lemony and a little more cilantroey because that’s just the way I roll!
Ingredient list
2 T olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t tumeric
1 2/3 cups water
2 t grated lemon peel
1/2 t Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 T fresh lemon juice
Start by chopping the garlic
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic and tumeric . Stir for one minute and then add the lemon peel.
and water and bring the mixture to a boil
remove from heat, add couscous, cover and let sit for about five minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Mix in cilantro, fresh lemon juice and salt
lovely…I served it with pan fried salmon and a glass of sauvignon blanc…
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This I will make. I love all the ingredients. Thanks.
I have never made this…but I love anything that is lemon, I will have to try it! Stay warm this weekend! ;D
This looks wonderful. I bet it would be great with fish!
What a clever way to brighten up couscous (and to encourage spring to come along! :D). I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day RMW!
I love couscous, I would have to put mint or parsley instead of cilantro…it’s too strong for me. Also I saw on one of my cooking shows to grate your garlic, it’s easier than chopping and mixes well. Thanks for visiting my blog.
I absolutely love lemon couscous! I used to make it when I was in high school and haven’t made it for about 7 years for some reason!! I can’t believe I forgot about this. Thanks for the reminder!
I like couscous every once in a while, but have never seen a recipe like this one – it looks like a winner.
I’m beginning to prefer millet to couscous, but anything with lemon in it is going on my A list! It’s a lovely recipe!
This looks really good! A friend of mine recently introduced me to a Turkish couscous dish and ever since then, I’m in love with couscous. Definitely will have to give this recipe a try 🙂
I have everything to make this but I’m going to try it! Looks delicious with some grilled chicken.
Yummy! I printed this one too! Thank you for sharing!
Can’t wait til I try this out!
Blessings & Aloha!
What else did you serve with this?
back again! …I know I asked what else you served with the couscous (and that you had said you served it with pan fried salmon :o)… I guess, I should have asked, if you also had a salad or other veggies :o)
I’ll be picking up some of the ingredients today :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
Hi Maria,
I actually just had the salmon and couscous. Since my kids have grown up and moved away, I eat simpler meals. I did have a glass of wine though, so that counts as a fruit! Doesn’t it? hmmm….
I bet some steamed green beans with a little butter, or a light vinaigrette would go with the couscous and salmon, if you wanted to round it out a bit, or maybe a green salad with a creamy dressing….yum!
yum, I’m thinking quinoa could work too.