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Perfect Couscous

Bring a healthy and flavorful twist to your next meal by adding Perfect Couscous to your menu. Couscous is easy to prepare and is the quickest way to get an instant side dish on the table.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine African
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 300 gr couscous
  • 400 ml chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the salad

  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 red and green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan bring the chicken stock, salt, butter and oil to a boil.
  • Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Let the couscous rest for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the couscous with the diced bell peppers, mint leaves and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold!