HERBY COUSCOUS

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups pearl couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill fronds
1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from 1 to 2 lemons

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water, the butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the couscous. Return the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Add the basil, chives, parsley, olive oil, dill, lemon zest and juice to a large bowl. Add the cooked couscous and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.