Couscous with a Kick!

Couscous with a Kick!
Special Recipe : Couscous with a Kick!

Summary

Couscous with a Kick!

Spicy, summery pasta salad made with cucumber, lemon, mint, basil, and jalapeno. This is my interpretation of a spicy tabbouleh dish from 'Pasta & Co.'

Servings 0}

Integrated

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand until the couscous absorbs the water entirely, about 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.

  2. While the couscous soaks, stir the feta cheese, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, garlic, green onion, mint, basil, cilantro, parsley, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the prepared couscous and mix well.

Per Serving:

  • 210.3 calories
  • protein 8.1g 16% DV
  • carbohydrates 38.3g 12% DV
  • fat 3.3g 5% DV
  • cholesterol 11.1mg 4% DV
  • sodium 155mg 6% DV.

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