Minted Couscous with Watermelon

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Cooking Method: Blend
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Courses: Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Summer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole-Wheat Couscous
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/2 cup Mint
  • 1 1/2 cup Watermelon (cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/4 cup Water
  • 3 each Lime
  • drizzle Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add the water to a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the couscous, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and cover. set aside until the liquid is absorbed about 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl, spreading and fluffing the grains again. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, zest the limes until you have 2 teaspoons zest. Squeeze the fruit until you have 3 tablespoons of juice. Place the zest and juice in a small screw-top jar and add the olive oil, honey, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until the dressing is amalgamated.

  3. 3

    Once the couscous has cooled, distribute the watermelon, cucumber, and mint across. Drizzle the dressing across and gently toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    To finish, toss again, top with the crumbled feta and the mint leaves for garnish, and drizzle with a touch more olive oil.

  5. 5

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 175kcal
% Daily Value *
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 4mg1%
Protein 5.8g12%

Vitamin A 18 IU
Vitamin C 14 mg
Calcium 10 mg
Iron 6 mg
Vitamin E 6 IU
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Thiamin 11 mg
Riboflavin 8 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Vitamin B6 9 mg
Folate 4 mcg
Vitamin B12 4 mcg
Phosphorus 19 mg
Magnesium 12 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  1. Average cost of recipe per serving: $4.93
  2. Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.
  3. Adapted from: thekitchn.com
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Keywords: whole-wheat couscous, cucumber, mint, watermelon, honey, lime
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