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Sunday, May 23, 2010

lemon basil couscous



Its getting to be that time of the year again.....
BBQs and cookouts and backyard parties.

Time for the wives to think of new and interesting side dishes to bring....
And this dish is perfect.
Simple.
Fresh.
A crowd-pleaser.
And, most importantly, something new
Finally!

Enjoy!!

Lemon Basil Couscous
Serves around 8.
2 lemons
Handful of fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
2 cups couscous
Handful of Parmigiano Reggiano

Begin by zesting and juicing your lemons into a smallish bowl.



Chop the basil and add it in.


Add a teaspoon of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper.


Set aside.
Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.  If you want, add the leftover lemon rinds.  Add couscous, cover and remove from heat for five minutes.


Remove lid and fluff with a fork. 


Pour in the lemon mixture and a drizzle or two of olive oil.


Add the Parm and toss to combine.


Garnish with more basil and serve!

2 comments:

  1. I think you may have brought this to our house before! It looks delicious. I just got an interesting mix of Israeli couscous, red quinoa, baby garbanzo beans & spinach orzo...it's fantastic! (found it at Trader Joe's when I was in VA)

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  2. I think this might have been THE dish I brought to your house.... :) I post in advance ;) And that mix sounds fantastic!!! I can't get anything like that here in East Texas :(

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