Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Couscous Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ cup lemon juice; 1 cup warm water; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley; ¼ cup finely chopped mint; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 small cucumber, diced

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ cup lemon juice
1 cup warm water
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
¼ cup finely chopped mint
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small cucumber, diced

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Put the couscous in a glass or ceramic bowl, and toss with the salt and cumin.
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Mix together 1/4 cup of the lemon juice and the water, and pour over the couscous.
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Let sit for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture from time to time with a fork.
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Line a steamer with a kitchen towel, place the couscous in it and steam for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the steamer, and return to the bowl.
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Stir in the remaining lemon juice and the olive oil, and allow to cool.
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Toss with the remaining ingredients.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Refrigerate before serving.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Couscous Tabbouleh falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Tabbouleh

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