Description
Indulge your taste buds with the Mediterranean Couscous Bowl, a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of sun-soaked shores. Fluffy pearl couscous mingles with fresh veggies, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs, making it a delightful meal for any occasion. This customizable recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cheerful gatherings, ensuring each bite is a refreshing mini-vacation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Add pearl couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and combine it with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and drizzle olive oil over the mixture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top to enhance flavors.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin; mix until evenly combined.
- Fold in chopped parsley and mint gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference. For added protein and flavor, consider incorporating chickpeas or olives.