Ingredients
-
1 1/2 cups couscous
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
-
1 teaspoon ground cumin
-
1 teaspoon ground coriander
-
2 minced garlic cloves
-
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
-
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
-
1 cup of fresh mint or 1 cup basil leaves, chopped
-
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
-
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
-
black olives, if desired (kalamata)
-
salt and pepper, to taste
-
1 bunch scallion, sliced (green onions)
-
1 green chili pepper, seeded and minced
Instructions
- Combine couscous, ½ tablespoon olive oil, minced chili, cumin, coriander, and garlic and edamame in a bowl.
- Add two cups boiling water to mixture, cover, and let stand 5 minutes, until water is absorbed.
- While couscous mixture is absorbing water, combine halved tomatoes, mint or basil leaves, scallions, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Combine cooled couscous mixture with tomato mixture, add remaining olive oil, and mix.
- Add feta cheese and gently mix to combine.
- Garnish with black olives, if desired.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!