Mediterranean Couscous
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5.0
645 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Couscous
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A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers - it's fresh, healthy & irresistible
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced pitted
- ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 ½ cups pearl couscous
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the salt over the shrimp. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then the shrimp, and cook until opaque, 2 ½ minutes per side, stirring in the garlic for the last minute. Transfer to the bowl on top of the tomato mixture.
- Add the broth to the skillet, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the bowl of the shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Add the lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. You can heat it up or serve it cold. I ate my leftovers cold and I added a touch of olive oil to it since the couscous tends to dry up the next day.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Instead of couscous, you can use quinoa or orzo pasta
- You can replace the feta cheese with another cheese. Goat cheese works really well with this recipe.
- If you're not a fan of one of the vegetables like tomatoes, olive or capers, you can leave them out or replace them with other favorites.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
557IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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645 reviews
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