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Couscous Tabbouleh

couscous tabbouleh in a white bowl

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Couscous Tabbouleh is the perfect side dish that’s full of fresh herbs and flavor. It’s great for summer because it’s delicious cold, it’s healthy and requires very little cooking! 

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: side
  • Cuisine: mediterranean, middle eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup moroccan couscous, dry (about 1 & 3/4 cup once cooked)
  • 3 cups fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 3/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 fresh garlic clove or 1 very small clove, grated on a microplane
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Add 1/2 cup water and a drizzle of oil to a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add couscous, stir, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. 
  2. Prep the veggies and herbs while the couscous cooks. 
  3. Once the couscous is ready combine with herbs, tomato, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. 
  4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days or enjoy immediately.