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Couscous Tabbouleh

:  March/April 1996

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Packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, whole-wheat couscous is ready to eat in minutes. Make it a meal: Fill pita bread with this salad for a tasty sandwich.


Couscous Tabbouleh Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about cups)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces), optional

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Preparation

  1. Combine couscous, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Pour water over the couscous and cover. Let stand until the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Let cool completely.
  2. Chop parsley, mint and scallions in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add them to the couscous, along with tomatoes and lemon juice. Toss to blend. Gently stir in feta, if using. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Per serving: 110 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 157 mg sodium; 235 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (33% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 vegetable


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Style/Theme
Vegan
Vegetarian
Everyday favorites
Picnic
Potluck
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Side dish, grain
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Ethnic/Regional
Middle Eastern
Servings
8 or more
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

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