Herbed Couscous

Couscous is a staple food in North African cuisine and has been consumed for centuries. It is made from semolina wheat and is traditionally steamed to achieve its light and fluffy texture.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

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Herbed Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup Fresh herbs (e.g. parsley, mint, cilantro)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
4. Add the fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
5. Let the herbed couscous rest for a few minutes before serving.
6. Serve as a main dish or as a side dish with grilled vegetables or protein of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.