Cucumber and basil couscous

Ingredients

• 250g couscous
• 1 tsp butter
• 10cm cucumber, diced
• A handful of basil (optional)

Dressing

• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Juice of one lemon
• Salt to taste

Instructions

   1. Place the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water until the couscous is covered.
   2. Leave for 5 minutes, add a bit of butter and stir with a fork.
   3. Let the mixture cool, then add the cucumber, garlic and basil.
   4. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pour over couscous and serve.

Resource:

McKerron, Sarah, and Rupert McKerron. Savvy Kids Menus. Mcnab's Wellth, 2007.

http://savvykids.co.za