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Lemon chickpea couscous

A simple couscous bowl with chickpeas, cucumber and lemon. Serve warm or cool the couscous before adding the vegetables.

About 15 minutes · Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 150 g dry couscous
  • 175 ml hot vegetable stock, or the amount specified on the couscous packet
  • 1 × 400 g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Half a cucumber, diced
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A small handful of parsley, chopped

Allergens: Contains wheat (gluten). Check the stock and other packaged ingredients for additional allergens.

Method

  1. Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add the hot stock according to the packet instructions, cover and leave until the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir through the drained chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil.
  3. Add the cucumber, tomatoes and parsley, then divide between two bowls. Taste before adding any extra seasoning.

An original Fossil Fuel example recipe. Preparation time is an estimate; nutrition and grocery costs have not been calculated.

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