A M Couscous Ww 5 Pointsplus
Experience a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors with this vibrant and healthy A M Couscous recipe, a Weight Watchers-friendly dish that’s just 5 PointsPlus per serving! This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy whole wheat couscous with fresh, zesty ingredients like lemon juice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. Ground cumin and a touch of olive oil elevate the dish with a warm, aromatic touch, while low-sodium vegetable broth ensures a full, savory base. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome dish makes the perfect light main course or a refreshing side to your favorite grilled protein. Packed with nutrients and irresistible flavor, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser ideal for lunch or dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint, chopped
- 2 pieces Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, mint, green onions, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the couscous.
Sprinkle in the cumin, salt, and black pepper, and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to your preference.
Serve at room temperature as a light main dish or a side for grilled protein. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 758 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 903 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
