Summer Couscous

This couscous recipe is packed with fresh tomatoes, red onion, green onion, and cucumber.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 red onion, diced
• 0.5 cup couscous
• 0.25 cup seeded, diced cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the chicken broth in a small saucepan over medium heat and heat until just about to boil.

Step 2

Place the couscous in a bowl; stir the warm chicken broth and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the couscous. Add the tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly through the dish. Season with salt and pepper to serve.