Lemony Couscous with Fresh Basil
From: Micheline, Carignan, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 8
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 cups [500 mL] chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] couscous [semolina]
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] lightly packed freshly chopped basil
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Into a casserole, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  • Stir in olive oil and couscous.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cover and set aside for 5 minutes, until couscous is tender and broth has been absorbed.
  • Using a fork, fluff couscous.
  • Mix in lemon juice and freshly chopped basil.
  • Pepper, and serve.