Description
BRM Tri-Color Pearl Couscous recipe made with butter, plenty of fresh lemon juice, and fresh chopped basil. The perfect summer grilling side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons, juice squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5–6 basil leaves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add couscous, salt, and olive oil and return to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain any remaining water and stir in butter and lemon juice. Once butter is fully melted, stir in basil and serve warm.
Notes
Sometimes we like to add a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese for a cheesier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 cup
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14.7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pearl couscous, lemon butter pasta
