Couscous Tabbouleh

Name: Couscous Tabbouleh
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1.5 cup dry couscous; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp vegetable stock powder; 2 cup boiling water; 2 tbsp freshly strained lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 4 scallions; 2 tbsp capers; 0.333 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup small-sprigged fresh parsley; 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves

Gently simmered couscous, strained lemon juice and tomatoes, a Lebanese salad.

20 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · 20 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place the couscous in a bowl. Mix with the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder.
2
Add the boiling water and mix to combine. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes.
10 min
3
After all the liquid has been absorbed, uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork. Add the lemon juice, the 3 tablespoons olive oil, and the salt and pepper to taste to the fluffed couscous.
4
Add the tomatoes, red pepper, scallions and capers. Toss to combine. Lightly stir in the parsley, optional mint leaves, and the pistachios.
5
Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve cool or at room temperature.