Summer French Couscous

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Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Keywords Vegetarian
Difficulty Easy
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
A simple, light couscous, perfect for spring or summer. Serve with fish, grilled garlic shrimp, grilled lamb chops, or poultry.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 483kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 bunch basil chiffonade
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 2 small bunches mint chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese packed in brine
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the two cups of couscous in a large bowl, and bring the chicken stock to a boil. Remove the stock from the heat and pour into the couscous. Add the water, mix, and let sit for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables and herbs and lightly toast the sunflower seeds. When the couscous is fluffed, mix in the bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Then mix in the herbs, garlic, and seeds. 
  • Mix in the olive oil. The couscous should be moist but not soaked with oil. Add more as needed. Add the 2 Tbsp of Balsamic vinegar or more to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the mixture with crumbled feta and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg

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