Lebanese Couscous

Lebanese couscous is a popular dish in Lebanon and is often served as a side dish or a light main course. It is known for its refreshing flavors and nutritious ingredients.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lebanese Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Lebanese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 1 diced Yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1 diced Cucumber
• 1 thinly sliced Red onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped Fresh mint
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and add the cooked vegetables to the bowl with couscous.
7. Add chopped parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
8. Let the flavors blend for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Lebanese couscous salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.