Mediterranean Couscous Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 cup couscous
• •1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• •1 medium zucchini, diced
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the couscous to the boiling broth, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion, zucchini, and red bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

5. 5

   Stir in cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine the sautéed mixture with the couscous in the mixing bowl. Add parsley and feta cheese (if using). Toss gently to combine.

7. 7

   Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Couscous Bowl!