Lemon Tahini Couscous with Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole pearl couscous
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 4 cups cole slaw mix
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Cook couscous according to package instructions.
2. In a bowl, whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground pepper, and red pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in cole slaw mix and spinach; cook for 2 more minutes. Add chicken, couscous, and tahini sauce; cook for 2–4 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with almonds, feta, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.