Mediterranean Creamy Couscous Power Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole wheat couscous
• 1.25 cup Boiling water
• 2 tbsp Cream cheese
• 0.25 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cup Fresh spinach
• 1 can Canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 Lemon 0.5 Lemon
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.125 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Boil 1 ¼ cups of water using an electric kettle.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the whole wheat couscous, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
3. Pour the boiling water over the couscous mixture. Stir briefly, then cover the bowl tightly (with a plate or microwave-safe lid) and let it stand for 5 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
4. While the couscous is steeping, finely chop the drained sun-dried tomatoes and slice the pitted Kalamata olives. If your cream cheese is not softened, microwave it in a small bowl for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
5. Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork. Add the softened cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas, sliced olives, fresh spinach, lemon juice, and black pepper to the bowl.
6. Stir everything together well. Microwave the bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted and the cream cheese has fully melted and created a creamy sauce. Stir again to ensure everything is evenly coated.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (more salt, pepper, or lemon juice). Serve warm directly from the bowl.

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