Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Whole Wheat Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 3/4 cups chopped peeled cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat, cover saucepan, and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
  2. Mix tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper into couscous. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to blend.