Fruity Couscous & Tzatziki

Serves 4 - 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 300g Couscous

• 1 tbsp oil

• 500ml Vegetable stock

• 3 spring onions, finely sliced

• 1 small carrot, grated

• lemon juice & rind to taste

• 100g dried apricots, finely chopped

• 50g cranberries

• Pinch ground cumin

• Handful coriander, chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD:

1.      Place couscous in a large bowl. Add the oil and mix well to make sure that all couscous is well coated with the oil.

2.      Add the vegetable stock, seasoning & cumin to the couscous bowl. Cover the bowl.

3.      Once all the stock has been absorbed, fluff the couscous with a fork.

4.      Add the sliced spring onions, grated carrot, chopped apricots, cranberries & lemon (juice & rind), chopped coriander, and mix well.

5.      Check for seasoning (you may need to add more lemon or cumin) and serve.

TZATZIKI

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 200g Greek Yoghurt

• ½ cucumber

• ½ clove of garlic, crushed

• Few mint leaves chopped, to taste

• Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD:

1.      Grate the cucumber, add a pinch of salt. Squeeze the grated cucumber with your hands to get all the liquid out.

2.      Put the cucumber in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.

3.      Check for seasoning & serve.