Everyday recipes
Tabouli couscous with falafel
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INGREDIENTS
2 cups couscous
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
4 egg tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 falafel balls
mountain or lebanese bread to serve
Hummus dressing
½ cup hummus
½ cup natural yogurt
METHOD
- Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour over combined water, lemon juice and rind. Cover with plastic wrap. Stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir through tomatoes, herbs and onion. Season to taste.
- Hummus dressing: in a jug, combine hummus and yogurt. Season to taste.
- Serve couscous topped with falafel balls and dressing on bread of choice.
Top tipsFalafel can be purchased from some delicatessens and most kebab shops. Or you can make them yourself from a packet mix.
