Couscous with Tomatoes and Rocket: Easy Workplace Preparation

@AniphaeS

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 · 5 years ago

Easy for work. Just remember to bring from home cous cous with oil and at the office you had hot water and salad and voilaaaaa

Couscous with Tomatoes and Rocket

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of couscous
• 1 cup of hot water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups of rocket (arugula) leaves, washed and dried
• 1 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of balsamic vinegar
• Optional: Crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Couscous:
   • Place the couscous in a large bowl.
   • Add a pinch of salt and pour the hot water or vegetable broth over it.
   • Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the couscous absorbs all the liquid.
   • Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • While the couscous is sitting, halve the cherry tomatoes and prepare the rocket leaves.

3. Combine the Salad:
   • Add the cherry tomatoes and rocket to the couscous.
   • Drizzle with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
   • If using, add a squeeze of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar for a bright flavor, and mix well.

4. Add Optional Ingredients:
   • If you’re using cheese, scatter the crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan on top.

5. Enjoy:
• At Enjoy your fresh lunch, give your Couscous with Tomatoes and Rocket a last good mix and enjoy this light and healthy meal that’s perfect for a day at the office, healthy, full of nutritions, easy and fresh.

This meal is not only quick to prepare but also healthy, and the peppery rocket with the sweetness of tomatoes complements the couscous beautifully.

You do not need a kitchen for preparing it!