Yesterday we talked about the importance of carbohydrates and today we have a great recipe for you featuring a delicious carbohydrate, couscous!
Ingredients:
• 100g couscous
• 200ml (3/4-1 cup) hot low salt vegetable stock
• 2 spring onions
• 1 red bell pepper
• ½ cucumber
• 50g cubed feta cheese
• 2tbsp pesto
• 2tbsp pine nuts
Preparation:
Add the couscous into a large bowl and pour over the stock. Cover, then leave for ten minutes until fluffy and all the stock has been absorbed. Slice the onions and bell pepper and dice the cucumber. Add these to the couscous, fork through the pesto, crumble in the feta, and then sprinkle over pine nuts to serve. Serve and enjoy for a quick lunch or easy dinner!
Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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