DELI COUSCOUS

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A quick and easy lunchtime favourite, packed with Mediterranean veggies

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

400g couscous
1 tbsp vegetable stock powder
5 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
zest and juice 2 lemons
200g feta cheese
400g deli veggies such as roasted pepper , artichokes, sundried tomatoes or aubergines, cut into bite-sized pieces
small bunch basil leaves (optional)

Steps:

Tip the couscous into a large bowl with the stock powder and mix well. Pour over boiling water to come 1cm above the level of the couscous, cover with a plate and leave for 5 mins. Fluff up with a fork, then add the oil, garlic and lemon zest and juice and fluff up again.
Cut the feta into small chunks and add to the couscous with the deli vegetables and basil, if using. Season and mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium