
Lentil and Raisin Couscous
ingredients
10
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients

water
1 cup

lemon
1 unit

onion
1/2 unit
Pantry ingredients

canned lentil
1 small jar

couscous
1 cup

olive oil
2 tbsp

salt
1 pinch

cumin powder
1/2 tsp

cinnamon
1/2 tsp

raisin
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Combine 1 cup water with a little salt and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a pan and bring to a boil. Just before the water comes to a boil, add the cup of couscous and turn off the heat. Let stand until until the couscous absorbs the liquid, stirring from time to time.
2
Mince the onion and set aside for later.
3
Carefully rinse the equivalent of 5 heaping tablespoons of lentils and set aside for later.
4
Grate the zest of the lemon. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice of one half.
5
In a bowl, combine the couscous, minced onion, washed lentils, lemon zest, and raisins. Optionally, you can also add a handful of dried blueberries. Mix well.
6
In a glass or bowl, mix the lemon juice with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a little salt. Stir well and drizzle the dressing over the dish. Stir so that all the dressing is infused into all the ingredients.
7
Finally, add the cinnamon and cumin. Stir and serve straight to the table. Your meal is now ready to enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
You can also add a handful of minced mint and sprinkle over the plate.