Couscous Recipe
Make Couscous Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Couscous
Optional Add-ins
Method
Cooking Couscous
- 1
Boil Liquid
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Couscous
Once the liquid is boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous and add 0.5 tsp of salt. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- 3
Let it Sit
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.
- 4
Adding Optional Ingredients
- 5
Prepare Add-ins
While the couscous is resting, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley if using.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the fluffed couscous with the chopped vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle with 2 tbs of lemon juice and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
