Friday, August 31, 2007

Lemon Dill Couscous

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

3/4 cup uncooked plain couscous
3-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Follow couscous package directions for 2 servings, adding salt to the water and omitting the oil or butter from the first step. Stir in the couscous, lemon juice and dill. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Tips and Tricks
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed larger families. If using fresh dill, increase the amount.
Make It Healthier
Use whole wheat couscous.
How Kids Can Help
Measure ingredients. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts
1 cup equals 249 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 302 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein

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