This Easy Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Herbs is the perfect dish for summer. It’s brimming with flavor, and bursting with fresh, cooling herbs, veggies, and a lemon dressing. Not only is it is super easy to make, but healthy and delicious as well. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals as it is, this tabbouleh is made with bone broth for an extra boost of health benefits (you can read more about those here!) and flavor. It has become a staple in my house this summer because it’s light and yummy, and makes great leftovers!

EQUIPMENT

The equipment for this dish is pretty straightforward. Nothing fancy. You’ll need:

• A saucepan (and a stove to use said saucepan on, clearly)
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Salad tongs or spoon (for mixing)
• Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup bone broth (or make your own!)
• 3/4 cup couscous (whole wheat is the healthiest option, we get ours at Trader Joe’s)
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 large cucumber (or 2 small ones), finely diced
• 3/4 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely diced (you will notice there are no tomatoes in the photos of my tabbouleh because my husband HATES tomatoes! So, omit them if a tomato hater will be eating yours)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or salt to taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY COUSCOUS TABBOULEH WITH FRESH HERBS

Making this tabbouleh is super simple! Everything goes into one bowl. The most time-consuming part is chopping and dicing the fresh produce and herbs, but it is worth it.

Step 1:

Firstly, bring a cup of bone broth to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly stir in 3/4 cup of couscous, then remove from heat. Cover your saucepan, and allow it to sit to absorb all the bone broth (for at least 5 minutes).

Step 2:

Secondly, chop and dice cucumber, onion, tomato, parsley, and mint, and add them to a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil

Step 3:

Fluff couscous with a fork, then add it to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything well

Step 4:

Cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving, and enjoy!

Notes: Healthy Couscous Tabbouleh will stay fresh in your fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Serve with The Best Paleo Greek Meatballs for a well-rounded meal!

Tips

• Fresh parsley and mint give the best flavors and taste. Make sure to chop them finely.
• Let the couscous cool to room temperature before mixing with the veggies to avoid wilting them.
• Add a finely diced clove of garlic to the lemon dressing, of course, this is optional, but you can use it for a different taste.
• Let the tabbouleh sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Healthy Couscous Tabbouleh will stay fresh in your fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Conclusion

This Easy Couscous Tabbouleh with Fresh Herbs is a great dish for summer, it’s a classic dish in Morocco when all the family gather and eat it together. The combination of whole wheat couscous, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs dressed in lemon and olive oil creates a tasty and nutritious meal.

And don’t forget to test some other variations like Quinoa Tabbouleh or add extra vegetables and spices to suit your taste. Preparing this dish is simple and quick, making it perfect for busy summer days. Make sure to share this recipe with friends and family, and enjoy.