Jul 14 2026
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Cous-cous Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Couscous

Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Couscous Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Couscous

    In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Couscous

    Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the water.

  3. 3

    Fluff the Couscous

    After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Set aside to cool.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the couscous is cooling, chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the parsley.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the couscous salad chilled or at room temperature.

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