Summer Couscous

This summer couscous recipe is packed with fresh tomatoes, red onion, green onion, cucumber, parsley, and lemon for a light, delicious, easy side dish.

• 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

Add broth to a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until almost boiling.

Step 2

Put couscous in a large bowl; stir in warm broth and oil. Add tomatoes, red onion, green onions, cucumber, parsley, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; let steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff couscous and vegetables with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.