This tasty midweek meal is quick and easy to make…
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Mindfulness Factors | healthy | plant-based | vegan | dairy-free | refined sugar-free | 15 minute meal
INGREDIENTS
Couscous:
100g couscous
100ml water, just boiled
2tbsp olive oil
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp garam masala
25g dried apricots, rough-chopped
25g sultanas, rough-chopped
1tsp mint, fresh (chopped) or dried
1/2 small cucumber, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Griddled Peppers and Asparagus:
3 mixed peppers, thinly-sliced
100g asparagus tips, rough-chopped
1tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
METHOD
• Add the grains to a large bowl with a drizzle of oil and stir through (the oil will help to separate the grains). Add the warm water, lemon juice and garam masala and gently stir through. Leave until cooked (around 5-10 mins) when it should be soft. Fluff it up with a fork
• Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp of oil in a griddle pan and fry the peppers and asparagus for 5 minutes, or until lightly charred and softened with some bite, tossing occasionally
• Place the couscous into a serving bowl. Stir through the apricots, sultanas and mint then the cucumber and griddled vegetables. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve alongside hummus and pitta breads for a quick and easy midweek meal. Absolutely delicious – enjoy x
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