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, Oil, Grains, Seeds

Recipe Type
Dinner, Family Dinners, Healthy, Vegetarian

Cuisine
Moroccan

Special Info
Vegetarian

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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