Minted Couscous
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested
1 scallion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- In a bowl, stir together the couscous, garlic, lemon zest, scallions, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper. In a pot on high heat, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil. Immediately pour over the couscous mixture, then quickly cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the mint, fluff with a fork and stir in the olive oil. Serve warm.
