This apple Couscous recipe is perfect for your kid's lunch box
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The apple gives the couscous a sweet twist that your kid will love to discover. The meal is suitable for children of ages 1 and up.
Cooking time
20 minutes
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Recipe category
Main meal
Recipe cuisine
International
Cooking method
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Sautéing
Recipe Yield
2 servings
Nutrition
Rich in sodium, protein and sugars. The apple supplements the vitamins a kid needs for nutrition.
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Ingredients
½ cup couscous
1 small or medium apple
¼ small onion
2 cloves of garlic
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1 small tomato
¼ green pepper
Garnishing: A handful fresh cooked prawns or cooked chopped meat or fish
1 cooking spoon oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
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pinch of salt
Pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Pour the couscous in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pour a cup of boiling water into it. Cover and leave for at least 5 minutes.
2. Peel and dice apples, pepper, garlic, tomatoes and onions into small pieces.
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3. Heat a pot and add the spoon of oil. Once hot, fry the garlic and onions till translucent and sweet-smelling.
4. Pour diced peppers, tomatoes and apples. Add the teaspoon of curry powder.
5. Allow to cook for about a minute on medium heat, then add the cooked prawns or chopped meat or fish and combine well.
6. Fluff the couscous up with a fork and then add to the pan.
7. Stir well to combine and then put off the heat.
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Your child will love this!
This recipe first appeared on Mummy's Yum.
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