Couscous Lunchbox

Couscous is a semolina grain which is very quick and easy to cook, and it makes a pleasant change from rice or pasta.

Ingredients

2 cups of couscous - cooked
a tray of cherry tomatoes - halved
1 cucumber, peeled cut into small dices
1 canned cooked chickpeas
1 lemon - squeeze as much juices (alternatively can use ready-squeeze juices)
1/4 cup olive oil or any vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1/3 cup basilic or corriander
1/3 cup feta cheese - crumbled

Method (Serve 3-4)

1. Cooked the couscous as instructed on the packaging (2 cups via 2 cups of hot boiling water, cover and simmer for 6 minutes).

2. Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber and chickpeas and mixed well.

3. Add in the lemon juice vegetable oil and seasoning. This part need your adjustment to taste.

4. Toss in gently basil or corriander leaves and feta cheese until evenly dispersed.

5. Serve warm or cold.


This recipe works very well with basilic leaves and feta cheese. It tasted marvellous.