Mood Boosting Recipe: Lemon-Herb Couscous

Lemon-Herb Couscous

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cup water
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
Bring the water to a boil in the small sauce pot. 
Stir in the couscous. Cover and turn off the heat.
Let stand 5-10 minutes until the water has been absorbed.
Transfer to a large bowl, add the lemon zest and juice, scallions, cilantro, and olive oil, as well as, salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork to combine. Serve.

Other Options:

• Serve this couscous as a cold salad.
• Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes and/or parsley to make a new dish.