1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ cup water
1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) box couscous
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or to taste
- Cook onion in 1 tbsp oil in a 2 to 3 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heart, stirring occasionally until golden
- Add garlic and cook, stirring 30 seconds.
- Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat.
- Let couscous stand, covered, for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
- Stir in herbs, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of oil, and salt and pepper to taste.