Couscous Easy Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1. Place the couscous in a large bowl.
2. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and stir.
3. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
5. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the couscous and stir well.
6. Add the parsley, mint, cilantro, green onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, raisins, and slivered almonds to the couscous and stir well.
7. Add the crumbled feta cheese and lemon juice to the couscous and stir gently.
8. Let the couscous sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 280mg

Conclusion