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Easy • Vegetarian

One-Pot Mediterranean Couscous

A vibrant and fresh one-pot couscous dish brimming with Mediterranean flavors, perfect as a light meal or side.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
One-Pot Mediterranean Couscous

Bring the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this incredibly easy One-Pot Couscous! It's packed with colorful veggies, salty feta, and bright herbs, all cooked together in a single pot. This dish is light, refreshing, and comes together in a flash, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a flavorful side to your favorite protein.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup instant (or quick-cooking) couscous
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (or halved cherry tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a medium pot with a lid over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the instant couscous. Cover tightly with the lid and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the liquid.

  3. Step 3

    Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh dill (if using), and lemon juice to the pot.

  4. Step 4

    Stir everything together until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.

Tips

  • Ensure you're using instant or quick-cooking couscous for this recipe, not Israeli (pearl) couscous.
  • For extra protein, add cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • This dish is also great for meal prepping as it holds up well in the fridge for a few days.

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