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Cucumber and basil coucous

Preparation time: 15

Cooking time: 5

Ingredients
250 g couscous
1 tsp butter
4 inches cucumber, diced
handful basil, chopped finely (optional)
Dressing:
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 lemon's juice
salt to taste

Method:
Put couscous in a bowl and add boiling water until the couscous is covered. Leave for 5 mins, add a bit of butter and stir with a fork. Let cool. Add cucumber, garlic and basil. Mix in the olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Pour over couscous and serve.

Recipe From : Food24 December 01, 2007