Simple greek couscous –
Meet the Star of the Show!
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous image that showcases the vibrant ingredients we’ll be using.
Ingredients That Make Magic Happen
Before we start our cooking escapade, let’s gather up our trusty sidekicks! Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (or water in a pinch!)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic (add more if you’re feeling bold!)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Juice of 1 lemon (because why not add some zing?)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (if you’re feeling fancy!)
Cooking Instructions: Let’s Get This Party Started
- First things first, bring your broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan. It’s about to get steamy in here!
- Once boiling, add the couscous and a splash of olive oil. Give it a good stir and cover it up tightly. Remove it from the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This is the part where the couscous absorbs all that deliciousness!
- While the couscous is doing its thing, let’s get to chopping! Get all those veggies prepped and ready to party—cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Let’s make that chopping board feel loved!
- After the couscous has soaked up all the liquid like a superstar, fluff it with a fork. No need to treat it gently, we’re making a salad here!
- Now, toss those fabulous veggies, minced garlic, crumbled feta, and lemon juice into the fluffy couscous. Give it a good mix; this is where the magic happens!
- Lastly, don’t forget to season it with salt and pepper according to your taste. Garnish with fresh parsley because it’s basically the confetti of the culinary world!
And there you have it—your very own Simple Greek Couscous! It’s fresh, it’s fun, and it’s bursting with flavors. Serve it warm or chill it for later—either way, it’s bound to be a hit! Enjoy your culinary creation!