Herbed Tomato and Basil Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small red onion
• 1 ounce feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Once boiling, add 1 cup of couscous and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well, cover, and remove from heat.

3. 3

   Let the couscous sit covered for about 5 minutes to absorb the water.

4. 4

   While the couscous is resting, wash and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes.

5. 5

   Finely chop 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, 1 small red onion, and mince 1 clove of garlic.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, red onion, and minced garlic.

7. 7

   Fluff the couscous with a fork and add it to the mixing bowl with the tomato and basil mixture.

8. 8

   Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the mixture.

9. 9

   Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and toss everything together until well combined.

10. 10

    If desired, crumble 1 ounce of feta cheese over the top before serving.

11. 11

    Serve immediately as a light breakfast side or refrigerate for up to 2 days.