Couscous with chili, herbs and lemon juice

4 servings

10 minutes

Couscous with chili, herbs, and lemon juice is a light yet flavorful dish inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Its roots trace back to ancient traditions of couscous preparation found in North Africa and Europe. The spiciness of chili adds heat, lemon juice refreshes with a hint of acidity, and parsley brings a fresh, herbal note. Olive oil unites the flavors, creating a tender and velvety texture. This dish works well as a standalone side or as a base for a hearty salad. It pairs especially well with mint, making it even more aromatic and refreshing. Perfect for those seeking a balance between ease of preparation and rich flavor experiences.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 152.7
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 10.1g
• Carbohydrates: 12.1g

Ingredients

• Couscous: 1 glass
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Lemon juice: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour a cup of couscous into a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Couscous: 1 glass

2. Add a pinch of salt and pour in two cups of boiling water. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

3. At this time, chop the chili; if you don't want it too spicy, you can use less pepper and remove the seeds. Also, chop the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

4. After five minutes, remove the lid from the couscous, it should be ready, add lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, chili, and parsley, dress with oil and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

5. It's also good to add mint here. Done.