![Lentil and Raisin Couscous Lentil and Raisin Couscous](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/recipes/cuscus-con-lentejas-y-uvas-pasas/900/cuscus-con-lentejas-y-uvas-pasas_version_1652875483.jpg)
Lentil and Raisin Couscous
ingredients
10
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
![water](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/agua/agua_1687941026.jpg)
water
1 cup
![lemon](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/limón/limón_1687941016.jpg)
lemon
1 unit
![onion](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/cebolla/cebolla_1687941009.jpg)
onion
1/2 unit
Pantry ingredients
![canned lentil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/lenteja_en_conserva/lenteja_en_conserva_1687941118.jpg)
canned lentil
1 small jar
![couscous](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/cuscús/cuscús_1687941251.jpg)
couscous
1 cup
![olive oil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/aceite_de_oliva/aceite_de_oliva_1687941122.jpg)
olive oil
2 tbsp
![salt](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/sal/sal_1687941363.jpg)
salt
1 pinch
![cumin powder](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/comino_en_polvo/comino_en_polvo_1692609389.jpg)
cumin powder
1/2 tsp
![cinnamon](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/canela/canela_1687941059.jpg)
cinnamon
1/2 tsp
![raisin](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/uva_pasa/uva_pasa_1687941299.jpg)
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.