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Greek couscous bowls are a light and healthy main course or side dish.
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Greek Couscous Bowls

Greek couscous bowls are a light and healthy main course or side dish filled with fresh vegetables, Israeli couscous and feta cheese.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 374kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Israeli couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cups sliced tomatoes
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • lemon wedges coarse salt, dill sprigs and olive oil for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the Israeli couscous according to package instructions (omit salt). Stir 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into the prepared couscous. Add the lemon juice, olive oil and dill to the couscous, stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Divide the couscous into 4 bowls and top evenly with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion and feta. Sprinkle the tops of the vegetables with coarse salt and drizzle with olive oil. Add the sprigs of dill for garnish and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Make Ahead: The vegetables can be sliced a day in advance - refrigerate until ready to use.
Little Helpers: Give your child a bowl with just the couscous and let them add their own toppings!

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1265IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1.5mg