Description
Mediterranean Couscous Bowls are a vibrant blend of fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and zesty dressing. This quick and customizable dish is perfect for summer picnics, satisfying lunches, or cozy dinners at home. Bursting with flavors and colors, these bowls will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup instant couscous
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions; typically bring water to a boil, add couscous and a pinch of salt, cover, and remove from heat after two minutes.
- While the couscous steams, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork in a large bowl. Add chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve in bowls garnished with extra herbs or feta as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg