Summer Couscous

Name: Summer Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup couscous; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 0.25 red onion, diced; 2 green onions, chopped; 0.25 cup seeded, diced cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This is a couscous recipe packed with fresh summer veggies. It goes really well with grilled salmon to make a light and flavorful meal.

Recipe by jmn

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup chicken broth
½ cup couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
¼ red onion, diced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup seeded, diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.
Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137	Calories
7g	Fat
16g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 129mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 13mg	65%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 165mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.