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Toasted Couscous Tabbouleh

Toasting couscous in the pan before adding water imparts a nuttiness that complements the distinctive flavors of mint and parsley.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water. Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.

    Step 2

    Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add the couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 253

    Step 6

    Fat: 3g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrate: 48g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 718mg

    Step 10

    Protein: 8g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 4g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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