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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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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 lemons juiced
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Start by cutting off the hard ends of the asparagus.
  3. 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.
  4. Drizzle the vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the black pepper and kosher salt.
  5. Place in the oven for 12 minutes.
  6. While the veggies are roasting, prepare the couscous.
  7. Bring the chicken broth and water to a boil.
  8. Add in the lemon juice and 3 tbsp olive oil, then add the couscous.
  9. Remove the couscous from the heat and cover.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
  11. Add the tomatoes and roasted vegetables to the couscous and toss.
  12. Add to a bowl and top with green onions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2serving Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 521mg (22%) Potassium 554mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1675mg (34%) Vitamin C 82.2mg (91%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

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.