food for kids Confetti-Couscous-Salad

Take the stress out of creating fun, healthy lunches – that will actually be eaten – with this delicious couscous and vegetable recipe that will ensure your little one eats their greens 

Preparation: 15 minutes | No cooking required | Serves 2

INGREDIENTS 

  • ¼ cup couscous
  • ½ cup hot vegetable stock
  • 20g red pepper, diced
  • ½ medium carrot
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1½ tbsp pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp honey
  • salt and pepper 

METHOD

  • Put the couscous in a bowl.  Pour over the hot vegetable stock and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork. Stir in the diced vegetables, raisins and pine nuts.Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and stir into the couscous. Season to taste.

 

For more lunchbox recipes from Annabel Karmel, the UK’s number one parenting author, see Annabel’s app,Annabel’s Essential Guide To Feeding Your Baby & Toddler – Annabel Karmel, available on iTunes