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Garlic Herb Couscous Bowl
vegetariandairy free-optional
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Garlic Herb Couscous Bowl

This Garlic Herb Couscous Bowl is a light and fragrant grain bowl that is completely ready in just 15 minutes with minimal effort. Fluffy couscous infused with garlic and fresh herbs makes an endlessly versatile quick meal that works as a side dish or main course.

4.5
10 min
🍴4 servings
🔥380 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Fluffy couscous infused with garlic butter and fresh herbs for a complete bowl in 15 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

380Calories
11gProtein
58gCarbs
13gFat
4gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

main

liquid

sauce

herbs

flavoring

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Instructions

1

Bloom the Garlic Butter

In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and just starting to turn golden. Do not let it burn.

2

Bring Broth to a Boil

Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the saucepan with the garlic butter and increase heat to high. Bring to a rolling boil and season generously with salt and black pepper.

3

Steam the Couscous

Remove pan from heat completely and stir in the instant couscous. Immediately cover the pan tightly with a lid or plate and let the couscous steam undisturbed for exactly 5 minutes to absorb all the liquid.

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4

Fluff and Finish

Remove the lid and fluff couscous with a fork to separate all the grains. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley and mint. Toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm topped with crumbled feta if desired.

Substitutions

fresh parsley and mintfresh dill or cilantro adds a completely different but equally delicious herb profile
chicken brothvegetable broth makes this dish fully vegetarian without sacrificing any flavor

Common mistakes

Lifting the lid before 5 minutes are up which releases steam and prevents proper couscous absorption
Not seasoning the broth before adding couscous resulting in a bland and underseasoned final dish
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