LEMON HERB PEARL COUSCOUS | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups pearl or Israeli couscous
• 2 cups water (See NOTES)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 - 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes