Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fluffy couscous stirred with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl with a pinch of salt and pour the boiling water or broth over it. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 2
Fluff the couscous with a fork, then stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- 3
Fold in the olives and fresh parsley, tossing gently to combine.
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning, top with feta if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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