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.

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

1. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the Couscous is swollen and looks fluffy.
2. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and mix through Couscous.
3. Stir through cherry tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, carrot, spring onions and mint.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.