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10/13/2010

quick and easy lunch.

So I had a request for an easy quick lunch that doesn't require microwaving.  One of my favorites is a couscous salad.  Why?  It can be made in minutes, uses up whatever I have plus a few pantry staples and paired with a green salad - you have lunch!  

The best way to make couscous is to pour some in a bowl (about 1/2 - 3/4 cup is good for one), then pour boiling water about 1/2 inch above the couscous.  Put a dish towel over the bowl to allow the water to absorb. I really like the whole wheat option from Trader Joe's....


To use up what veggies I might have, I will chop them up to a dice and saute them with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.  This works well with leftover grilled or roasted veggies as well.  This time, I used onions, carrots and zucchini....

A few pantry staples for couscous salads include sun-dried tomatoes, golden raisins, pine nuts and Trader Joe's balsamic dressing.  Add a fresh chopped herb (I used parsley) and maybe a quick squeeze of 1/2 a lemon and lunch is ready....

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