Pearl Couscous

🥘 Ingredients

• olive oil 2 Tbsp
• pearl couscous 1 cup
• water or vegetable broth 1 ½ cups
• kosher salt
• parsley (optional) ¼ cup
• lemon zest (optional) 1

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).
2. 2

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