Mediterranean Couscous

• 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
• 8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped
• 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
• 8 ounces frozen artichoke quarters, thawed, drained, and chopped
• 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1/2 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped radish
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 to 3 drops red hot-pepper sauce, or to taste (optional)
• (Serves 8; 1/2 cup per serving)

1. Prepare the couscous using the package directions, omitting the salt.
2. Fluff with a fork.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta.
5. Gently stir in the cooled couscous.
6. Sprinkle with the feta.
7. Serve immediately for peak flavor.
8. Prepare the couscous using the package directions, omitting the salt.
9. Fluff with a fork.
10. Set aside to cool.
11. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
12. Gently stir in the cooled couscous.
13. Serve immediately for peak flavor.
14. (Per serving)
15. Calories: 94
16. Total fat: 4.0g
17. Saturated: 1.5g
18. Trans: 0.0g
19. Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
20. Monounsaturated: 1.5g
21. Cholesterol: 6mg
22. Sodium: 108mg
23. Carbohydrates: 12g
24. Fiber: 3g
25. Sugars: 1g
26. Protein: 4g
27. Calcium: 56mg
28. Potassium: 156mg
29. 1/2 starch
30. 1 vegetable
31. 1 fat
32. (Per serving)
33. Calories: 79
34. Total fat: 3.0g
35. Saturated: 0.5g
36. Trans: 0.0g
37. Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
38. Monounsaturated: 2.0g
39. Cholesterol: 0mg
40. Sodium: 87mg
41. Carbohydrates: 12g
42. Fiber: 3g
43. Sugars: 1g
44. Protein: 3g
45. Calcium: 22mg
46. Potassium: 144mg
47. 1/2 starch
48. 1 vegetable
49. 1 fat

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mediterranean-couscous-391925 (may not work)