Here’s a Quick Way to Make Healthy Mediterranean Recipes

Here’s a Quick Way to Make Healthy Mediterranean Recipes




Couscous and Vegetables



Photo: http://www.mediterraneanrecipes.org/couscous_vegetables.jpg


Ingredients


Couscous -- 300 grams
Ripe tomatoes -- 4 pcs.
Canned corn -- 150 grams

Carrots -- 2 pcs.
Green olives -- 100 grams
Green pepper -- 1 pc.
Olive oil -- 5 tablespoons


This recipe is good for 4 servings and can be prepared in 40 minutes. It is an Arab recipe and popular in North Africa. Couscous is composed of bran and grains and you can cook it by steaming.



Preparation



Thoroughly wash the vegetables and cut into small pieces. Place them in a large bowl then add the corn and grated carrot. Put salt and oil to season.



Boil one quart of salted water mixed with one tablespoon of oil. Pour the couscous into the boiling mixture and stir continuously until the water has been absorbed. Let the couscous to cool a bit by stirring. Mix the couscous in the vegetables and stir thoroughly. Season the preparation with lemon juice.




About the Cooker - Felicia Mcclinton writes for http://www.mediterraneanrecipes.org/