Carrie's Couscous

Brighten up your table with "Carrie's Couscous," a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy couscous with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red bell pepper, all tossed in a zesty lemon-cumin dressing. Fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal note, while crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds provide richness and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. Perfect for healthy meal prep or weeknight dinners, "Carrie's Couscous" is your go-to for effortless flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups boiling water or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the couscous with the boiling water or vegetable stock. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over it. Stir gently to coat.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint. Add the fluffed couscous to the bowl and mix gently to combine.

Step 5

Pour the lemon dressing over the couscous mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1138.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1036.8

Total Fat 70.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2798.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 34.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 875.7mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1790.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 27.9%