Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cups water, plus more for soaking; Nonstick cooking spray; 8 ounces Israeli couscous; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

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Place the red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water.
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Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
3
Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
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Add the couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
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Add the water, and bring to a boil.
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Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes.
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Remove from heat; let cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine the couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine.
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Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 253
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Fat: 3g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrate: 48g
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Sodium: 718mg
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Protein: 8g
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Fiber: 4g

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 cups water, plus more for soaking, Nonstick cooking spray, 8 ounces Israeli couscous, and more.

Yes, Toasted 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.

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Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh

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Variations & substitutions

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