Couscous Bowls
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring fluffy couscous, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Broth and Spices
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
Couscous
- 2 cups whole wheat couscous or Israeli couscous
Seasonings
- to taste sea salt Sea salt
- to taste black pepper Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables and Legumes
- 9-10 cups romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped ((1½ cups))
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped ((1 cup))
- 1 red onion red onion, thinly sliced ((1 cup))
Herbs and Condiments
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely snipped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 cups Tahini Dipping Sauce (see link)
Instructions
- Bring broth and cumin to boiling, stir in couscous, cover, and let stand 15 minutes.
- Fluff couscous, then divide lettuce, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and couscous into bowls.
- Sprinkle with parsley, add lemon juice, and drizzle with Tahini Dipping Sauce.
Notes
Adjust salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of olive oil.