Couscous Tabbouleh

Name: Couscous Tabbouleh
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: parmesan flavored couscous, 1 box (I used Near East. I've never seen un-instant couscous around here); 1 extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 roma tomatoes, diced small; 2/3 of a large cucumber, diced small; 1/2 of a large yellow bell pepper, diced small; 4 -5 scallions, finely copped; 2 ounces pine nuts; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; salt and pepper

Submitted by lildebbie77

"I haven't been able to find traditional couscous in my local stores, so I use the boxed instant variety. I like couscous with plenty of fresh veggies in it. I rarely add salt - the boxed couscous and Parmesan cheese adds plenty. This comes together very easily and is delicious as a side dish or a light meal."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 5-6

ingredients

parmesan flavored couscous, 1 box (I used Near East. I've never seen un-instant couscous around here)
1 extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 roma tomatoes, diced small
²⁄₃ of a large cucumber, diced small
¹⁄₂ of a large yellow bell pepper, diced small
4 -5 scallions, finely copped
2 ounces pine nuts
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
¹⁄₂ cup parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

directions

Cook couscous according to package directions.
Once all the liquid has absorbed, drizzle 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 3 Tbsp lemon juice over the couscous and fluff with a fork.
Add your veggies, pine nuts and cheese, and fluff again.
Add the parsley, and fluff again.
Taste and adjust lemon juice, olive oil, salt and /or pepper to your taste.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.