Quick side dish - couscous with vegetables and fresh herbs. It's tasty and healthy, and it takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare. Couscous doesn't need to be cooked, just soak it in boiling water. While the couscous is steeping, chop fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, and chop fresh aromatic herbs. All that's left is to mix everything together, and we'll have a side dish or salad with couscous and vegetables. Refreshing taste and aroma are guaranteed. This is a quick and simple recipe that is definitely worth a try.
Transfer couscous to a deep bowl, add a pinch of salt, and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Pour in the boiling water, stir, and let it sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork. It should be light and fluffy.
Let's prepare the dressing.
In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, crushed garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well.
Add fresh cucumber, cut into small pieces, to the prepared couscous.
Also add diced tomato to the mix.
Chop all the herbs finely and add them to the rest of the ingredients.
Pour our prepared dressing over it and mix everything together.
Couscous with vegetables and herbs is ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Servings 5
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.