This sweet, tangy and nutty whole wheat couscous recipe with nectarine and toasted almonds can be whipped up in only 10 minutes.
Okay, 'fess up. Who pressed the fast-forward button? I swear on a wedge of Brie cheese (that's serious stuff, people) that summer just started last week. And yet, I had to send my boys off to school yesterday.
These "time whizzing by" shenanigans must be stopped!
First day of school
And now I'm realizing with a panicky feeling that the days for summer fruits and veggies are numbered. I'm going to make it my personal mission to eat as many tomatoes, peaches, nectarines and zucchini as I can.
Someone please remind me that I said that when I start complaining of random rashes and stomachaches.
It's been a long time since I've cooked with whole wheat couscous. I think I got stuck in the quinoa/barley/farro hole. Not that I mind. But sometimes you need to climb out and rummage through the random grain bins in your pantry.
Whole wheat couscous, which is technically a pasta, takes about 5 minutes to cook. That's music to my ears now that dinner prep time is squeezed between homework, soccer practices and Kung-fu classes.
I made this side dish as simple as possible. A drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice are tossed with the cooked couscous, chopped nectarine, green onions and toasted almonds. Nutty, tangy and sweet.
Ten minutes and it's done. This can be served warm or cold - whichever you prefer.
Other whole grain side dish recipes:
Brown Rice & Bean Salad with Hot Sauce Dressing
Quinoa, Blueberry & Avocado Salad
Farro Salad with Peas & Arugula
Couscous with Nectarines & Toasted Almonds Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 nectarine chopped
- ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the couscous and salt, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the olive oil.
- Stir in the nectarine, green onion and lemon juice. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Danielle | Krafted Koch
This looks so fresh and delicious, I love it!
Virginia
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Kelsey
What a great recipe! I could have one serving as a side with dinner and enjoy leftovers for lunch throughout the week. Thanks for sharing this!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living
Can't believe how quickly your boys have grown! Love the nectarines in this recipe.
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes
I love this recipe already and haven't even made it yet! Love the use of such simple ingredients that I happen to all have at home right now 🙂
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
Such a fun combination of flavours! This salad looks awesome!
cheri
Beautiful salad Dara, hope school was wonderful for your boys, mine are grown and I'm sure you heard this before, but time goes fast!
Olena@iFOODreal
This looks divine, Dara! And if you find that stop button please shoot me an email.:)
Natalie @ Paper & Birch
I'm with you Dara, feels like summer only started days ago! I tend to cook with quinoa mostly too, so I'm definitely going to try this. Looks perfect and light for the summer! 🙂
Jessica | Saucy Pear
This would go over so well around here with some spiced kebabs - I'm feeling inspired!
gina @ skinnytaste
This looks wonderful!! Miss you Dara!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen
What a perfect summer side dish! Your photos are just beautiful! And, seriously, where did this summer go? It was the fastest one, ever.