Simple and Quick Mediterrean Dinner .

Delicious and simple recipe that gives a Mediterrean kick to my otherwise tex-mex palette. This is quick and very tasty! You can see the link on Real Simple here.

1 10-ounce box couscous

1 pound ground beef

Kosher salt and pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

6 scallions, trimmed and sliced

4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered

1 seedless cucumber, sliced into half-moons

3 tablespoons tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 8-ounce container hummus

Sprinkle of feta, for good measure

Cook cous cous according to directions. Form the beef into 12 small 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, the cumin, and oregano. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook to desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium.Combine the couscous, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and the remaining oil in a large bowl. Divide among individual plates. Serve with the burgers and hummus, if desired.