How to Make Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. It's a variation of the traditional tabbouleh salad, which is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This recipe adds a twist by using whole wheat couscous, which gives the dish a nutty and slightly chewy texture.

This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Whole wheat couscous is...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup whole wheat couscous
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 ¾ cups chopped peeled cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
  • Mix tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper into couscous. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 203mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 286mg