Zesty Greek Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Zesty Greek Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

4 ½ cups fast-cooking couscous

2 cups boiling water

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 large tomatoes

chopped

1 zucchini

diced

½ cup chopped green onion

½ cup fresh basil

cut into strips

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Put couscous in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the couscous cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside until the water is absorbed completely about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Step 2

Stir olive oil and lemon juice with the couscous. Fold tomatoes zucchini green onion and basil into the couscous mixture.

Step 3

Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

Step 4

Stir feta cheese into the couscous mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Greek Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 632.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.2g 42%

Carbohydrates: 105.7g 34%

Dietary Fiber: 7.7g 31%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 13.1g 20%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 22.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 919.1IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.8mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 15.6mg 26%

Folate: 57.1mcg 14%

Calcium: 178.4mg 18%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 76.9mg 27%

Potassium: 466.6mg 13%

Sodium: 301mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 117.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.