Pearl Couscous

🥘 Ingredients

• kosher salt
• lemon zest (optional)
  1
• olive oil
  2 Tbsp
• parsley (optional)
  4 tbsp
• pearl couscous
  1 c
• water or vegetable broth
  1.5 c

🍳 Cookware

• medium saucepan

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan , heat about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until just shimmering. Add the pearl couscous and toss around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown).

   olive oil: 2 Tbsp, pearl couscous: 1 c
2. 2

   Boil 1.5 cups of water or vegetable broth and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with kosher salt .

   water or vegetable broth: 1.5 c, kosher salt
3. 3

   Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low.
4. 4

   Cover and cook for about ⏱️ 14 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender.
5. 5

   Remove from the heat.
6. 6

   Season and enjoy! Taste and adjust salt to your liking. To finish, add the parsley (optional) and lemon zest (optional) , toss and serve.

   parsley (optional): 4 tbsp, lemon zest (optional): 1