Warm Couscous Salad

Prep time:    10 minutes

Cook time:   30 minutes

Cost:              ~$5

Makes:          4 servings

This is a simple meal that is healthy and fast to make. I added half a cup of dried apricots, but you can also add raisins. You can also choose different spices, and adding crushed tomatoes is optional.

Ingredients:                                   Cost:                                     

-          1 can chickpeas                     $1.25

-          1 can crushed tomatoes       $1.25

-          1 cup couscous                      $0.50

-          1/2 cup dried apricots            $1

-          Vegetables

o   1 small zucchini          $1

o   5 green onions           $0.25

o   2 carrots                      $0.25

-          Spices

o   Cumin

o   Turmeric

o   Basil

o   Salt and Pepper

What to do:

1.      Cook chopped carrot, green onion and zucchini in a pan on medium heat

2.      When browned, add couscous, 2 cups of water,      chickpeas and spices

3.      Cook covered for about 10 minutes

4.      Add tomatoes and apricots and cook for 5 minutes