Best 7 Savory Couscous Tabbouleh Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Welcome to the world of delightful flavors and textures with our "Savory Couscous Tabbouleh" recipe article. If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish or a light main course, this dish is your perfect choice. Made with wholesome couscous, vibrant herbs, tangy lemon dressing, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this recipe promises a burst of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, let's embark on a culinary journey to create an unforgettable savory couscous tabbouleh that will impress your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAVOURY COUSCOUS



Savoury Couscous image

Make and share this Savoury Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 g butter
1 onion, finely sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in sauce pan (which has a lid).
  • Add chopped onions, stir and allow to cook until soft.
  • Stir in crushed garlic.
  • Add couscous, stir.
  • Add chicken stock, stir and bring to boil.
  • Remove off heat, cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coriander or parsley.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 230.6, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9

EASY WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS



Easy Whole-Wheat Couscous image

Feel free to double this recipe to suit your needs. To add more flavor, swap reduced-sodium broth in for the water.

Provided by Katie Webster

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Couscous Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 2

⅔ cup water
½ cup whole-wheat couscous

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add couscous, stir and return to a simmer. Cover, remove from heat and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

COUSCOUS TABBOULEH



Couscous Tabbouleh image

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Mint     Cucumber     Chill     Couscous     Parsley     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, plus cucumber slices for garnish
8 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice, plus tomato slices for garnish
3/4 cup finely chopped scallion
2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, minced
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, minced, plus mint sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the broth, the water, 1/4 cup of the lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of the oil, bring the mixture to a boil, and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let the couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool in the pan. In a very large bowl stir together the cucumber pieces, the tomato dice, the scallion, the remaining 1/3 cup oil, the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, and salt to taste and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Add the couscous, the parsley, and the mint leaves, stir the salad well, and chill it, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Serve the salad garnished with the mint sprigs and the cucumber and tomato slices.

SAVORY COUSCOUS TABBOULEH



Savory Couscous Tabbouleh image

A variant on traditional bulgur tabbouleh. Great to serve at potlucks because it can be served cold or warm! Even better left over! The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together.

Provided by danilynn

Categories     Tabbouleh Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup water
1 cup couscous
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let couscous stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Place couscous, cucumber, green onions, carrot, and parsley into a large salad bowl. Combine olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and pour over the couscous and vegetables; stir cumin, salt, and black pepper into the tabbouleh. Mix in feta cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 454.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TOASTED-COUSCOUS TABBOULEH



Toasted-Couscous Tabbouleh image

In our version of tabbouleh, tender pearls of Israeli couscous replace bulghur wheat for a chewier texture. Fresh mint and parsley add vibrant flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups water, plus more for soaking
8 ounces Israeli couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water. Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
  • Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all water has been absorbed and couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 718 g

SAVORY COUSCOUS TABBOULEH



Savory Couscous Tabbouleh image

A variant on traditional bulgur tabbouleh. Great to serve at potlucks because it can be served cold or warm! Even better left over! The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld together.

Provided by danilynn

Categories     Tabbouleh Salad

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup water
1 cup couscous
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let couscous stand until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Place couscous, cucumber, green onions, carrot, and parsley into a large salad bowl. Combine olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and pour over the couscous and vegetables; stir cumin, salt, and black pepper into the tabbouleh. Mix in feta cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 454.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TABBOULEH SALAD



Tabbouleh salad image

This classic and well-loved Middle-Eastern dish is perfect to serve with fish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g couscous
4 vine-ripened tomatoes
half a cucumber
1 bunch spring onions , sliced
2 x 20g packs fresh parsley
grated zest of a lemon
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 crushed garlic clove

Steps:

  • Prepare the couscous: Put the couscous into a large bowl. Pour over the boiling water or stock and stir. Cover with a plate or cling film and leave to stand for 5 mins until all the liquid has been absorbed. Separate the grains by roughing them up with a fork.
  • Finely dice the vine-ripened tomatoes and the cucumber. Slice the spring onions and finely chop the parsley, then add everything to the couscous with the grated zest of a lemon.
  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and the garlic with plenty of seasoning and drizzle over the couscous. Toss well and serve with some grilled fish, meat or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the tabbouleh will taste. If possible, use organic vegetables and herbs.
  • Chop the vegetables and herbs finely: This will help the flavors to blend together better.
  • Fluff the couscous before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the couscous from becoming clumpy.
  • Season the tabbouleh to taste: Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. You may also want to add some fresh mint or parsley.
  • Let the tabbouleh chill for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Savory couscous tabbouleh is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

Related Topics