Grilled Vegetable Couscous

Couscous is one of the easiest grains to prepare – simply add boiling water and fluff! This recipe is super simple and serves as a great side salad to any main.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serving size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of couscous
• 1 cup of boiling water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups of broccoli, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium. Evenly space carrot and broccoli on a foil lined tray and drizzle with olive. Grill for 10-15 minutes or until soften.
2. In a large bowl, add couscous and boiling water (you may need to adjust water according to instructions on couscous packet). Let sit for a few minutes. Using a fork, gently fluff the couscous until a light fluffy consistency is achieved. If couscous is seeming dry, add a light drizzle of olive oil and mix.
3. Add the grilled carrot, broccoli, mint and salt and pepper and serve.

Tags: side, salad, couscous