Mint couscous with mixed vegetables
Prep:
5 mins
Cook:
15 mins
Fresh and delicious, light and satisfying make up this quick and easy recipe.
500g courgettes, thinly sliced lengthways, then chopped
2–3 tbsp olive oil
200g couscous
1 lemon, juiced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Handful, radish, thinly sliced
Bunch spring onions, finely sliced
Handful mint, leaves picked and chopped
Vegetarian hard cheese
2 tbsp Nigella seeds, black sesame seeds or cumin seeds *also go well
Use a griddle pan and heat on high.
Put the courgettes in a bowl and drizzle over the olive oil.
Toss to coat, then cook for 1-2 minutes each side, until griddle marks are evident.
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous following the packet instructions.
Use a fork to fluff the grains.
Combine the lemon juice, chilli and oil, and pour over the couscous.
Stir through the courgettes, tomatoes, onions, mint and a little seasoning.
Grate over some cheese, and sprinkle with the seeds if desired before serving.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Main ingredients
Cheese, Vegetables, Grains, Oil, Seeds
Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners, Healthy, Vegetarian
Cuisine
Moroccan
Special Info
Vegetarian
Level of Difficulty
Easy
