Couscous with a Kick!

Name: Couscous with a Kick!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 cups couscous; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped; 0.5 cucumber, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 cup chopped green onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 lemon, juiced

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Spicy, summery pasta salad made with cucumber, lemon, mint, basil, and jalapeno. This is my interpretation of a spicy tabbouleh dish from 'Pasta & Co.'

Recipe by vburrito

Published on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 cups water
2 cups couscous
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand until the couscous absorbs the water entirely, about 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
While the couscous soaks, stir the feta cheese, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, garlic, green onion, mint, basil, cilantro, parsley, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the prepared couscous and mix well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210	Calories
3g	Fat
38g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 155mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 214mg	5%

* 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.