Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 1/2 lemons worth)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 8.8 ounces pearl couscous (1 bag, or about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh basil (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Instruction

  • Add broth to saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine lemon juice, honey, salt, and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Add couscous to boiling broth, turn heat down to medium. Allow to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Turn heat off and cover saucepan. Allow to sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. Drain couscous but do not rinse.
  • Place hot couscous in a large mixing bowl. Add lemon juice mixture, almonds, and basil. Gently stir the mixture to combine well. Serve hot.