Best Lemon Coriander Couscous Recipes

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LEMON & CORIANDER COUSCOUS



Lemon & coriander couscous image

Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g couscous
grated zest of a lemon
2 x 20g packs fresh coriander
4 tbsp raisins
4 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare 250g couscous with boiling water or stock, according to the packet's instructions.
  • Add the lemon zest, fresh coriander, raisins and pine nuts. Season well and drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Goes really well with fish or lamb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium

CORIANDER LEMON COUSCOUS



Coriander Lemon Couscous image

This makes a good accompaniment to fish and meat when it's served warm. You can also serve it as a cold salad as part of a buffet. You can use any kind of nuts you like, just toast them in a dry frying pan before you mix them with the rest of the dish.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Grains

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

250 g israeli couscous or 250 g normal couscous
50 g coriander, chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup olive oil
100 g nuts, toasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the couscous according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, put the coriander and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • When the couscous is done, mix it with the coriander and lemon zest.
  • Add the olive oil and nuts and mix again.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or chill if desired.
  • Squeeze a little lemon juice over the couscous just before serving.

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