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- Makes 18 cups
- Serving size: 2 cups
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This satisfying meal is equally good made with traditional couscous or the larger, pearl-sized Israeli couscous. Feel free to experiment with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Creamy homemade Tahini Dipping Sauce serves as a flavorful finishing touch for these quick bowls.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups whole wheat couscous or Israeli couscous
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 9 to 10 cups romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped (1½ cups)
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely snipped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1½ cups Tahini Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- In a small saucepan bring broth and cumin seeds to boiling. Stir in couscous. Return to boiling; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide lettuce, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and couscous among eight bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice, and drizzle with Tahini Dipping Sauce.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 cups): 292 calories, 45 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 8.5 g total fat, 1.2 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 221 mg sodium, 6.4 g fiber, 3.6 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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Comments (5)
(5 from 2 votes)This is a family favorite on regular rotation at our home. Sometimes we lay out a "pita bar" for everyone to make their own bowls.
I see the recipe is made for 18 cups. If you are only two people can the recipe be reduced? 18 cups seems like a lot
How much is a serving size? That would be most helpful. In addition, 18 C is a huge amount for someone who would like to try the recipe but is not interested in feeding the neighborhood. :)
I just made this and it was so easy and tastes great. My mom enjoyed it too! It’s the perfect summer dish with minimal stovetop use and fresh ingredients. I will be making it again and packing it for lunch. Thanks!
loved this - the tahini sauce gives that wonderful nutty flavor - very filling - quick to make - easy to bring with for families on the go