Mediterranean Couscous by Dr Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil's Mediterranean Couscous recipe is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines fluffy couscous with an array of fresh vegetables, zesty herbs, and briny kalamata olives for a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. Light yet satisfying, this dish is drizzled with a tangy olive oil and lemon dressing, perfectly complemented by creamy crumbled feta cheese. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Bursting with wholesome ingredients like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley, it’s as nutrient-packed as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an effortlessly elegant addition to your meal lineup. Perfect for anyone seeking a Mediterranean couscous recipe that balances bold flavors with wellness-focused ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup (chopped) red onion
• 1 (small, diced) red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (diced) cucumber
• 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup (sliced) kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup (chopped) parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove (minced) garlic
• 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat until it comes to a boil.

Step 2

Add the couscous to the boiling broth, stir, cover with a lid, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

Once the couscous has absorbed the broth, fluff it with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the couscous cools, prepare the vegetables by chopping the onion, dicing the red bell pepper and cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, and slicing the kalamata olives.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chopped vegetables, and parsley.

Step 6

In a small jar or bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing. Shake or whisk until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetables, and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, being careful not to break it up too much.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1067.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.6

Total Fat 63.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3775.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 563.4mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1583.9mg	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: 55.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 34.4%