Name: Spiced carrot and honey couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dressing; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup couscous; 2 carrots sliced into strips; 1 chopped lebanese cucumber; 1/2 cup mint leaves plus extra, to serve; 1/4 cup currants; 4 pappadums; 4 hard-boiled, quartered eggs

Spiced carrot and honey couscous

Treat your family to a taste of the Middle East with this fresh and fabulous couscous salad!

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

15M

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup couscous

2 carrots sliced into strips

1 chopped lebanese cucumber

1/2 cup mint leaves plus extra, to serve

1/4 cup currants

4 pappadums

4 hard-boiled, quartered eggs

Method

1.Prepare couscous following packet instructions. Set aside.

2.To make the dressing: In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together. Season to taste.

3.Fluff couscous with a fork. Add carrot, cucumber, mint, currants and half dressing, tossing to coat.

4.Place pappadums in a single layer on paper towel. Spray with oil. Microwave on high (100 percent power) 1 minute, until puffed and lightly golden.

5.Top couscous with egg quarters and extra mint leaves. Serve with pappadums and remaining dressing.

This is perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the budget. It also transports well for picnics or lunchboxes. – Swap couscous for Paleo-friendly, nutrient-rich Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls.

Note

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