- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and minced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Cook the couscous according to the package instructions, but use vegetable broth instead of water.
1 cup couscous, 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Add the white wine and cook until almost completely evaporated.
1/4 cup dry white wine
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender but still vibrant green.
2 cups broccoli florets
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, sautéed broccoli mixture, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup feta cheese
Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg