Mediterranean Couscous Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped; 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped; 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped; 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped; 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced; 1/2 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained; 2 tablespoons finely chopped radish; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 to 3 drops red hot-pepper sauce, or to taste (optional); (Serves 8; 1/2 cup per serving)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped
1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped
1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped radish
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 3 drops red hot-pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
(Serves 8; 1/2 cup per serving)

1
Prepare the couscous using the package directions, omitting the salt.
2
Fluff with a fork.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta.
5
Gently stir in the cooled couscous.
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Sprinkle with the feta.
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Serve immediately for peak flavor.
8
Prepare the couscous using the package directions, omitting the salt.
9
Fluff with a fork.
10
Set aside to cool.
11
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
12
Gently stir in the cooled couscous.
13
Serve immediately for peak flavor.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 94
16
Total fat: 4.0g
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Saturated: 1.5g
18
Trans: 0.0g
19
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
21
Cholesterol: 6mg
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Sodium: 108mg
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Carbohydrates: 12g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 1g
26
Protein: 4g
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Calcium: 56mg
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Potassium: 156mg
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1/2 starch
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1 vegetable
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1 fat
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(Per serving)
33
Calories: 79
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Total fat: 3.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
36
Trans: 0.0g
37
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
38
Monounsaturated: 2.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 87mg
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Carbohydrates: 12g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 3g
45
Calcium: 22mg
46
Potassium: 144mg
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1/2 starch
48
1 vegetable
49
1 fat

166

kcal

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous, 8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped, 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped, 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Couscous

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