Minted Couscous

Name: Minted Couscous
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

9 ingredients

6 steps

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

1

In a bowl, stir together the couscous, garlic, lemon zest, scallions, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper.
2

In a pot on high heat, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil.
3

Immediately pour over the couscous mixture, then quickly cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
4

Let sit for 5 minutes.
5

Add the mint, fluff with a fork and stir in the olive oil.
6

Serve warm.