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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach and kale for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the green onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the blanched greens to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, sautéed greens, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.