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16) Blueberry Lemon Couscous Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice)
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint optional
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place couscous in a bowl, pour boiling water or broth over, cover and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and honey until combined.
  3. Fold in blueberries and mint; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill 10–15 minutes or serve slightly warm.