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Couscous Bowls

A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring fluffy couscous topped with fresh vegetables, protein, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Couscous Base
  • 1 cup couscous uncooked
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Protein
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Couscous
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Mix Vegetables and Protein
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, spinach, chickpeas, and feta cheese.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer the couscous, followed by the vegetable and protein mixture. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein according to your preference. This dish can be served warm or cold.

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