Salad of couscous with Thermomix

Couscous Salad with Thermomix

Ingredients:

• 150 g of couscous (dry weight)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of tomato paste
• 200 ml of boiling water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 piece of spring onion (approximately 1/2 spring onion)
• 1 piece of bell pepper (pepperoni)
• 1/2 cucumber
• 2 mint leaves (approximately two sprigs)
• 2 lemons (juice of them)

Preparation with Thermomix:

1. Prepare the couscous:

1. Place the couscous in a large bowl.
2. Add salt, pepper, cardamom, cumin to the bowl and mix well with a spoon.
3. Bring water to a boil in the Thermomix: place 200 ml of water in the mixing bowl and set to 5 minutes / 100°C / speed 1.
4. Pour the boiling water over the couscous in the bowl and cover it with a lid or a plate. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.

2. Mix the couscous:

1. After 5 minutes, uncover the couscous and add 1 teaspoon of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Use a fork or spatula to fluff the couscous and mix it well, ensuring the tomato paste is evenly distributed.

3. Prepare the vegetables and mint:

1. Wash and chop the spring onion, bell pepper, and cucumber into small pieces.
2. Place all these ingredients along with the mint leaves in the Thermomix mixing bowl.
3. Chop the vegetables and mint for 5 seconds / speed 4. If you prefer smaller pieces, repeat 1 or 2 times.

4. Mix everything:

1. Add the chopped vegetables and mint to the bowl with the couscous.
2. Squeeze the juice of the 2 lemons over the mixture.
3. Stir well with a spoon or use a spatula to incorporate all the ingredients.

Tips:

• If you prefer an extra touch of freshness, you can add cherry tomatoes or a little grated cucumber.
• You can let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

And there you have it! Now you have a fresh couscous salad with vegetables and mint, perfect to accompany your dishes or enjoy as a main course.