Couscous Asparagus Tabouli
This recipe for Asparagus Tabouli, a classic Arab dish, replaces bulgur with couscous and adds extra flavor with roasted asparagus, bell peppers and onions.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb asparagus
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 5 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 lemon juiced, plural
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Start by cutting off the hard ends of the asparagus.
- Chop the remainder of the asparagus spears into one inch pieces then arrange in an even layer on a baking sheet with the red pepper and onion.
- Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the black pepper and kosher salt.
- Place in the oven for 12 minutes.
- While the veggies are roasting, prepare the couscous.
- Bring the chicken broth and water to a boil.
- Add in the lemon juice and 3 tbsp olive oil, then add the couscous.
- Remove the couscous from the heat and cover.
- Let rest for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
- Add the tomatoes and roasted vegetables to the couscous and toss.
- Add to a bowl and top with green onions.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1675mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 82.2mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.