Lemon Parmesan CousCous

Ingredients:

• 1 cup israeli couscous

• 1 1/4 cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 lemon, zest & juice

• 1 shallot, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, diced

• 1/4-1/2 cup parmesan

• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, add butter and melt.

2. Add shallots, garlic, zest and parsley and cook for 3 mins.

3. Add couscous and cook for about 2-3 mins just to lightly brown the couscous.

4. Add lemon juice and chicken broth then turn to low/simmer and cover. Cook for 10 mins.

5. Remove pan from heat and add parmesan. Mix to taste and add salt & pepper if desired.

6. Serve & Enjoy!

Tips:

• You can use beef broth, veggie broth or water

• Don’t have parmesan? Use feta or you could even try mozzarella or provolone.

• You can make this a main dish as well. Add chicken, Italian sausage or keep it vegetarian and add mushrooms and asparagus.