Cherry Tomato Couscous
The health benefits of including more whole grains in our diets are many, particularly for those of us with weight loss goals.Couscous is a whole grain which is very simple to prepare and is a perfect substitute for white rice in curries, stews and casseroles.
142
Calories
3.9g
Protein
330g
Serving Size
Ingredients
- 200g couscous
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely diced
- 1/2 small cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
- 1/2 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons sliced spring onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Method
- 1Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the Couscous is swollen and looks fluffy.
- 2Add the olive oil and lemon juice and mix through Couscous.
- 3Stir through cherry tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, carrot, spring onions and mint.
- 4Add salt and pepper to taste.