Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this) or 1 1/2 cups water (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)
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1 cup uncooked couscous
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1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 plum tomatoes, chopped
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1 -2 cup diced peeled cucumber
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 cup small ripe olives, halved
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1 small red onion, finely chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained (garbonzo beans)
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1/4 cup water
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
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salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring the 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the couscous and oregano, remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
- Combine the couscous with tomatoes and the next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.
- Combine 1/4 cup water with the remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.
- Pour over the couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Season with black pepper and salt.