How to Make Simple Greek Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is known for its fresh and flavorful ingredients, and one dish that perfectly captures the essence of this cuisine is Simple Greek Couscous. This dish is a perfect combination of healthy, light, and delicious, making it a great choice for lunch or dinner. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, Simple Greek Couscous is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress your family and friends.

One of the best things about Simple Greek Couscous is how easy it is to make. With just ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup couscous
  • ⅔ cup chopped kalamata olives, liquid reserved
  • ⅔ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved
  • 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 555mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 252mg