Ingredients
“This green couscous is a really good way to have a grain and a vegetable at the same time, and friends with children have told me it’s a handy recipe to have up their sleeves when they’re trying to get the family to eat veggies. I’ve made this many times using blanched broccoli instead of kale, and you can also use blanched or raw cauliflower or carrots and any herb that takes your fancy. Always use tepid or cold rather than boiling water when making couscous to prevent it going soggy. It can be successfully microwaved to heat it up if necessary.”
– Peter Gordon, chef, east London
Scant 1 cup instant couscous
250g (9oz) kale, woody stems removed
20 mint leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small preserved lemon (80g/3oz)