Herb-Infused Couscous with Chickpeas and Feta Delight

Ingredients

- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (e.g., oregano, basil, thyme)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Couscous:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the couscous, cover the saucepan, and remove from heat.
- Let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2. Infuse Oil:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Combine Ingredients:
- Add mixed herbs to the skillet and stir for another minute.
- Gently fold in chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Saute for 3-4 minutes.

4. Final Touches:
- Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and add cooked couscous to the skillet, mixing well.

5. Serve:
- Off the heat, fold in parsley, cilantro, and mint.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with additional herbs if desired, and serve warm.

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Couscous Recipe, Herb-Infused, Mediterranean Dinner, Vegetarian Dish, Quick Dinner, Chickpeas, Feta Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Flavorful Dinner, Easy Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 840 calories for the entire dish

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