Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh

Name: Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cups water, plus more for soaking; Nonstick cooking spray; 8 ounces Israeli couscous; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Lemon wedges, for garnish

10 ingredients

18 steps

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups water, plus more for soaking
Nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces Israeli couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1

Place the red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water.
2

Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
3

Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat.
4

Add the couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
5

Add the water, and bring to a boil.
6

Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes.
7

Remove from heat; let cool completely.
8

In a large bowl, combine the couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine.
9

Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10

Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.
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(Per serving)
12

Calories: 253
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Fat: 3g
14

Cholesterol: 0mg
15

Carbohydrate: 48g
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Sodium: 718mg
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Protein: 8g
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Fiber: 4g