Stir 'n' dine couscous
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes3 to 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dry couscous
540-mL can lentils
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander, or 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add butter and salt. Stir in couscous. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, rinse and drain lentils, thinly slice green onions and chop coriander. Stir into hot couscous. Serve with grilled chicken or salmon or enjoy on its own as a savoury snack.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 212, Protein 10.1g, Carbohydrates 37.8g, Fat 2.3g, Fibre 4.4g.
Couscous is a tiny granular pasta that doesn't need cooking. We've paired it with lentils for protein punch and lots of coriander for Mediterranean flavour. It's terrific with a vegetarian burger or Greek salad.
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