Mediterranean Couscous

photo by Katzen




- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄2 cup cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped
- 1⁄2 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest (I add more)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
directions
- Bring broth to a boil and gradually add coucous. Remove from heat and cover.
- Wait 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
- Combine all ingredients except oil and lemon juice.
- Wisk juice and oil pour over mixture and toss gently.
- If using feta add now.
- Enjoy.
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Reviews
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Very yummy and with a fresh taste because of all the raw veggies. I omitted the fresh sage cause I didn't have it. I also omitted the lemon zest. I used 1 tomato, diced. I didn't use all the dressing cause my couscous seemed to have too much chicken stock. Thanks Wicked Cook :) Made for Zaar Star Game
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Tweaks
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Couscous is a long time favorite with me both for flavor and ease, so I'm always looking for new ways to serve it. Drawn to this recipe by the use of fresh sage and boy it was a treat. The sage blended so well with the garlic and lemon and was a refreshing change from my usual basil, oregano or thyme. The salad was well balanced in the textures as well, with a nice mix of crunch and softness. I made two smaller changes to suit my pantry; using Campari tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes and cutting them into sixths and reducing the couscous a bit to make a three point (ww) serving of whole wheat couscous. Looking forward to enjoying the leftovers tomorrow. Made for Potluck Tag.