This recipe is great hot or cold. I invented it in grad school when I had no time to cook. It’s a quick and easy one dish recipe. I use it as a side dish for nice meals or a full meal for lunch. You can make it in 5 minutes or less and eat immediately. For extra protein you can add chicken breast.
Original recipe makes 2 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup couscous
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste
salt to taste
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PREP
10 mins
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READY IN
15 mins
Directions
- Place the couscous and cranberries in a heatproof bowl. Pour in the boiling water, and stir with a fork. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, and fold in the cucumber and feta cheese. Season to taste with balsamic vinaigrette and salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 216 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41.5 g
Cholesterol: 8 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 5.3 g
Sodium: 364 mg