Kuski Fawar (Couscous with Greens)

Couscous is a staple food in many North African and Middle Eastern countries, and it is traditionally prepared by steaming the grains in a special pot called a couscoussier.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Kuski Fawar (Couscous with Greens)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Middle Eastern, North African Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 bunch Spinach
• 1 bunch Kale
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Feta cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the couscous according to package instructions.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach and kale for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the green onions and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the blanched greens to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, sautéed greens, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.
7. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.