Lunch

Couscous with vegetables

Name: Couscous with vegetables
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 child portions
Ingredients: ½ cup couscous; ½ cup boiling water or stock; 1 small carrot; ½ courgette; 1 tsp olive oil

15 minCooking time from 2 yAge 2 child portionsServings

Possible allergens: Wheat (gluten)

Ingredients

½ cup couscous
½ cup boiling water or stock
1 small carrot
½ courgette
1 tsp olive oil

Method

Chop the carrot and courgette finely and simmer in a little water for 5–7 minutes.
Pour boiling water over the couscous, cover and leave 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, stir in the vegetables and olive oil.
Add some chopped chicken if you like.

Note for parents: If you use stock, there's no need for extra salt.

Do not give children aged 2–4 small, hard, round foods (grapes, cherries, nuts) whole — they are a choking hazard. Introduce honey, nuts and other allergens in small amounts. If your child has special dietary needs, consult a doctor.

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These tips are general information — not developmental norms, a diagnosis or individual medical advice. If you have concerns, consult a paediatrician or child psychologist.