Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous

Start your day with a vibrant Mediterranean Breakfast Couscous—a quick, flavorful dish that combines fluffy couscous with fresh produce and bold Mediterranean flavors. This recipe is a delightful medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny black olives, all brought together by a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing infused with parsley, mint, and a hint of cumin. Ready in under 15 minutes, this wholesome breakfast option is light yet satisfying, perfect for those who crave a colorful and nutritious start to the day. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious! Keywords: Mediterranean breakfast couscous, easy breakfast recipe, healthy Mediterranean dish, quick couscous salad, vegetarian breakfast ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, then stir in the couscous. Remove the pan from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.

Step 2

After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing.

Step 4

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh mint, and sliced black olives to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the fluffed couscous to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1270.4 grams (1270.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552

Total Fat 120.50g	154%
Saturated Fat 45.90g	230%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 5846mg	254%
Total Carbohydrate 82.40g	30%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 13.80g
Protein 43.30g	87%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1242mg	96%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1016mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 20.8%