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Lemon Couscous

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil, stir in the zest, the oil, the couscous, and salt and pepper to taste, and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chives.

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