Moroccan Couscous Bowl
A quick and healthy bowl with fluffy couscous, tender broccoli, and crunchy nuts, finished with fresh herbs and a simple lemon dressing.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 head broccoli
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 cup couscous in a bowl, pour over 1 cup boiling water, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 0.5 tsp salt. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Cut the 1 head broccoli into small florets. Steam or boil in salted water until bright green and tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well.
- 3
Toast the 0.5 cup walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the broccoli, walnuts, and chopped parsley. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- fork
- knife
- cutting board
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