Name: Courgette, chilli & mint with pearl couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100g pearl couscous; 1 tbsp olive oil; 400g courgettes roughly chopped; ½ red onion sliced; 1 red chilli (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves finely sliced; 10g mint leaves picked and finely chopped, plus a few whole to serve; ½ lemon juiced; 1 tbsp honey; 50g light Greek-style salad cheese

Courgette, chilli & mint with pearl couscous

Rustle up our simple weeknight supper in 25 minutes. The courgettes and couscous require minimal prep, and mint, chilli, garlic and lemon combine to create a punchy dressing

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 2 414 cal

Instructions

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1 Cook the couscous following pack instructions, then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Tip in the courgettes and onion and fry, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, about 8-10 mins. Stir in the chilli and garlic and cook for a further 2-3 mins until fragrant.
2 Remove from the heat and stir through the chopped mint, lemon juice, honey and seasoning. Divide the couscous between plates, top with the courgette mix, crumble over the cheese and scatter with the whole mint leaves to serve.