Mediterranean Couscous

Mediterranean Couscous

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High in carbs, protein and Vitamin C, this tasty vegetarian meal will keep you full and energized! It can also be made vegan.
COOKING METHOD: Dehydrating
Course Main Course
Servings 1
Prep Time 15 minutes
Dehydrating Time 17 hours

Equipment

  • 1 Dehydrator

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup couscous
  • 3 tbsp dehydrated feta cheese (approx 1/4 cup crumbled fresh) *omit if making vegan or dairy-free
  • ¼ cup dehydrated or sundried tomatoes (approx 1/3 cup raw, diced)
  • ¼ cup dehydrated green bell peppers (approx 1/3 cup raw, diced)
  • 2 tbsp dehydrated red onions  (approx 1/4 cup raw, diced) 
  • 1-2 tbsp dehydrated olives (approx 2-4 tbsps fresh, sliced)
  • 1 tbsp greek seasoning (or combo of oregano, basil, parsley, dill, onion powder & garlic powder)
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1-2 dashes salt

Instructions

  • 1. Crumble and spread out feta cheese in dehydrator (it’s best to use a mesh liner) and dehydrate at 135℉ for approx 6 hours. 
    3 tbsp dehydrated feta cheese
  • 2. Dice tomatoes, onion and green bell pepper (devein and remove seeds), and chop into approx ¼″ thick pieces. Cut olives into ¼″ thick slices (if not pre-cut). Spread all vegetables in dehydrator and dry at 135℉ for 4-8 hours. (Tomatoes take longer than the others).
    ¼ cup dehydrated or sundried tomatoes, ¼ cup dehydrated green bell peppers, 2 tbsp dehydrated red onions , 1-2 tbsp dehydrated olives
  • 3. If making your own spices, remove thick stems and dehydrate at 95for 2-3 hours. Once dry, crumble. 
    1 tbsp greek seasoning
  • 4. Combine all ingredients into a sealable container. See below for rehydrating instructions needed when it's time to eat!
    ½ cup couscous, ¼ tsp pepper, 1-2 dashes salt

Notes

  • Feel free to use original or flavoured couscous
  • Dehydrating time may vary (the thickness, water and fat content of the ingredients, as well as the humidity and altitude of your environment will impact dehydrating time)
  • Scroll down for storage guidelines
  • Check out our post Where to Buy Dehydrated and Freeze-dried Ingredients.
  • Learn more about dehydrating from our Dehydrating 101 post.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 581mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
Keywords: dehydrated recipe

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How to "rehydrate" before consuming:

  1. Add 3/4 cup boiling water
  2. Stir
  3. Let sit for approx. 10 mins
  4. Stir & enjoy

Rehydrating Tips:

  • Use a container with a lid to contain as much heat as possible… Have a packable insulated container? Even better. 
  • After soak time is finished, add more hot water if you find the meal dry or crunchy. 

Storage Guidelines:

  • Keep stored in a sealable bag or container
    •  Tip: Vacuum sealing can more than triple the shelf life
  • Keep stored in a cool, dry and dark place
    • For longer term storage, store in your freezer (especially if not vacuum sealed)
  • When dried and stored properly, this should have a shelf life of several months up to a few years.
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