• Make the couscous. Combine the water, 1 tablespoon of oil, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Transfer the couscous to a medium bowl and let cool slightly. (You can serve your couscous warm or at room temperature! Do what feels right.)
• Add the scallions, parsley, basil, the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, lemon zest and lemon juice to the bowl with the couscous. Toss to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a little extra salt or lemon juice if needed before serving.

Whole-grain couscous is a good source of fiber. Fiber is good for you in a lot of ways. It can stop your blood sugar from spiking and can keep you fuller longer. It also can help lower cholesterol, which can reduce your chances of heart disease. Since it moves food quickly through your intestinal tract,  fibre can help prevent constipation. A higher-fibre diet can also lower your odds of intestinal and  breast cancers. https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/what-is-couscous