Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh

Name: Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ¾ cup whole wheat couscous; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups halved grape tomatoes; 1\u2009¾ cups chopped peeled cucumber; 1 cup chopped red onion; ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup chopped fresh mint; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

This is a great vegetarian option to pasta salad. Great summertime recipe to accompany BBQ chicken or grilled meat.

INGRIDIENT

1 cup water

¾ cup whole wheat couscous

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups halved grape tomatoes

1 ¾ cups chopped peeled cucumber

1 cup chopped red onion

½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

½ cup chopped fresh mint

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.

Step: 2

Mix tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper into couscous. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 177 calories; protein 5.3g; carbohydrates 29.8g; fat 5.3g; sodium 202.8mg.

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