Ingredients
What you need
- 180g couscous
- 160g ham
- 80g cheddar
- 2 peppers
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch fresh herbs
You'll also need
bowl, knife
Recipe
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Lunch recipe
Ham Cheddar Couscous Boxes
Lemony ham and cheddar couscous boxes with peppers and herbs for a colourful packed lunch.
25 min540 kcal2 base servingsPackableSatisfyingColourful
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Method
Step by step
Step 1Get prepped
Boil water in a kettle or saucepan, then put the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour over 220ml boiling water, cover, and leave for 5 minutes.
Step 2Start cooking
Deseed and finely dice the peppers, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the fresh herbs.
Step 3Build the flavour
Slice the ham into thin strips and cut the cheddar into small cubes or grate it so it mixes evenly.
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Gluten, Milk
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