lentils and couscous

I love cooking with couscous and lentils.  Just in general.  They are both quick, easy, and can be seasoned numerous ways.  I often have a pre-made container of each in my fridge either to eat as-is, or to add to a new dish.

This is a great dish for dinner in a hurry.  And as usual for my dishes, is very kid friendly.  Both kids loved it.

All that's needed for this recipe is two small pots and a strainer.  I love meals that don't require a million pots and pans, and that take less than 30 minutes to make.

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lentils and couscous

by Liesl August-22-2014

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry couscous
• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 2 tsps sea salt
• 2 tsps lemon juice
• 2 tsps basil
• 2 tsps garlic
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil one cup of water in a small pot. As soon as it boils take it off the heat, pour in the couscous, put a lid on, and set aside for 10 minutes. After ten minutes mix in 1 tbsp olive oil, a tsp sea salt, the lemon juice, a tsp basil, a tsp garlic, and the pepper.
2. Boil the red lentils in a pot of water until very soft. Pour them into a strainer to drain, then pour them back into the pot. Mix in the remaining tbsp of olive oil, a tsp of sea salt, a tsp of basil, a tsp of garlic, and the cayenne pepper.
3. Either plate the couscous and lentils side by side or mix them together. Eat immediately.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins 
Total time: 20 mins 

Yield: serves 2-4