Couscous with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and refreshing Couscous with Mint Yogurt Sauce! This quick and satisfying dish pairs fluffy couscous with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbled feta for a medley of textures and flavors. The star of the recipe is the tangy, homemade mint yogurt sauce—a delightful blend of plain yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served warm for a cozy dinner or chilled for a light and refreshing side dish. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a must-try for flavor lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in 1 cup of couscous, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous sits, prepare the mint yogurt sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of plain yogurt, 0.25 cups of fresh mint leaves, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Dice 0.5 cups of cucumber and halve 0.5 cups of cherry tomatoes. Add them to the couscous along with 0.25 cups of crumbled feta cheese (if using).
Drizzle the prepared mint yogurt sauce over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a warm dish or chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 2352 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 994 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1404 mg | 30% | |
*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.
