Mediterranean Couscous
A quick, fresh, and vibrant Mediterranean couscous recipe made with fluffy couscous, colorful vegetables, olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for fast dinners, healthy lunches, meal prep, and family meals.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl heat-resistant
- 1 measuring cup for couscous and liquid
- 1 fork for fluffing couscous
- 1 Knife vegetable prep
- 1 Cutting board prep surface
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous dry,fine couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh,chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ tsp paprika optional
Instructions
- Phase 1 / Step 1: Add 1 cup dry couscous to a heat-resistant bowl and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil mix gently
- Phase 1 / Step 2: Pour 1 cup boiling water over couscous cover and let rest for 5 minutes
- Phase 1 / Step 3: Fluff couscous with a fork until light and separate
- Phase 2 / Step 1: Add 1 medium chopped tomato 1 small diced cucumber and 1 small finely chopped red onion to couscous
- Phase 2 / Step 2: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper and ¼ tsp paprika
- Phase 2 / Step 3: Mix gently until evenly combined and well seasoned
- Phase 3 / Step 1: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- Phase 3 / Step 2: Serve immediately warm or chill for a refreshing salad
Notes
Serve warm or cold
Perfect for meal prep
Add chickpeas or feta for variation
Stores well up to 3 days refrigerated
Perfect for meal prep
Add chickpeas or feta for variation
Stores well up to 3 days refrigerated