Vegan Mediterranean Couscous Bowl
This vegan Mediterranean couscous bowl offers a flavorful and refreshing lunch option with couscous, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and hummus. The lemon juice and olive oil dressing add a tangy, light finish.
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Servings: 1
Calories: 539kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat couscous, uncooked
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Tbsp Kalamata olives, low sodium
- 1 Tbsp hummus
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
- 1/8 tsp low-sodium salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions (usually by boiling water, adding couscous, and covering for 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine the cooked couscous, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Top with a dollop of hummus before serving. Mix well and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin B1: 0.1mg | Vitamin B2: 0.1mg | Vitamin B3: 1mg | Vitamin B5: 0.3mg | Vitamin B6: 0.2mg | Vitamin C: 16mg | Vitamin E: 3mg | Vitamin K: 20µg | Calcium: 85mg | Copper: 0.3mg | Folate: 98µg | Iron: 5mg | Manganese: 1mg | Magnesium: 42mg | Phosphorus: 116mg | Selenium: 2µg | Zinc: 1mg