Greek Couscous Meal Prep

Looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal prep idea? Our Greek couscous meal prep recipe is here to save the day! Packed with delicious ingredients like turkey meatballs, fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy garlic spread, this recipe will take your taste buds on a journey to the Mediterranean. The best part? It’s easy to make and perfect for preparing in advance to enjoy throughout the week. Let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions and create a delicious and hassle-free meal prep option that will keep you fueled and satisfied.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 8 premade turkey meatballs (frozen from Trader Joe’s, or 4 chicken sausages as an alternative)
  • 1.5 cups uncooked pearled couscous
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 block feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill
  • 3 tbsp garlic spread (from Trader Joe’s), or make your own using the following ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup garlic cloves
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

  1. In a small pot, add the couscous and water. Cook over medium heat until the couscous absorbs the water and becomes fluffy.
  2. While the couscous cooks, heat up the turkey meatballs in the microwave according to the package instructions. Once heated, cut them into small pieces.
  3. Dice the English cucumber and tomatoes. Chop the fresh dill.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, turkey meatballs, diced tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh dill.
  5. Add the garlic spread (or homemade garlic blend), olive oil, juice from half a lemon, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
  6. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  7. Divide the Greek couscous mixture into four meal prep containers, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
  8. Seal the containers and refrigerate them for the week. Enjoy your Greek couscous meal prep whenever you’re ready!

With our Greek couscous meal prep recipe, you can indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean throughout the week. Packed with succulent turkey meatballs, refreshing vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy garlic spread, this meal prep option is both nutritious and delicious. Take advantage of the ease and convenience of this recipe by preparing it in advance and enjoying it at work, school, or wherever your busy schedule takes you. Get ready to savor the vibrant flavors of Greece with every bite of this satisfying and easy-to-follow meal prep option.

 

Greek Pearled Couscous Meal Prep

Servings 4 Meals

Ingredients

  • 8 premade turkey meatballs frozen from Trader Joe’s, or 4 chicken sausages as an alternative
  • 1.5 cups uncooked pearled couscous
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1/2 block feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill

Make Your Own Garlic Spread: Blend the following

  • 3 tbsp garlic spread
  • 1/4 cup garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • In a small pot, add the couscous and water. Cook over medium heat until the couscous absorbs the water and becomes fluffy.
  • While the couscous cooks, heat up the turkey meatballs in the microwave according to the package instructions. Once heated, cut them into small pieces.
  • Dice the English cucumber and tomatoes. Chop the fresh dill.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, turkey meatballs, diced tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh dill.
  • Add the garlic spread (or homemade garlic blend), olive oil, juice from half a lemon, and a pinch of salt to the bowl.
  • Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Divide the Greek couscous mixture into four meal prep containers, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
  • Seal the containers and refrigerate them for the week. Enjoy your Greek couscous meal prep whenever you’re ready!