Lunch

December 30, 2014

Tabouli couscous with falafel

Aussies love this Middle Eastern vegetarian meal that we've made even tastier. Better still, it will be on the table in just 15 minutes!

tabouli couscous with falafel

Serves 4

Prep

15M

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Ingredients

2 cup couscous

2 cup boiling water

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

4 roma tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

1 small red onion, finely chopped

12 falafel balls

mountain or lebanese bread, to serve

Hummus dressing

1/2 cup hummus

1/2 cup natural yoghurt

Method

1.Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour over the combined boiling water, lemon juice and rind. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand for 5 minutes.

2.Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir through tomato, herbs and onion. Season to taste.

3.Hummus dressing: In a jug, combine hummus and yoghurt. Season to taste.

4.Serve couscous topped with falafel balls and dressing on flatbread.

Falafel balls are available at selected delicatessens and kebab shops. Or you can make them yourself from a packet mix.
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