Falafels with Minty Yogurt & Couscous Salad Recipe

Ingredients

150g wholewheat couscous
300ml boiling water
12 falafel with sesame & mint
250g cherry vine tomatoes
A handful of mint, leaves only
1 lemon
150g Greek style yogurt
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
50g lamb's lettuce
1 tbsp olive oil

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Method

1. Heat your grill to a medium- high setting. Fill and boil your kettle. Tip the couscous into a large heatproof bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over 300ml hot water from the kettle. Swirl with a fork, cover with a plate and set aside to soak for 10-15 mins. The couscous will absorb the water and become tender.

2. Place the falafels on a foil-lined baking tray. Add half the cherry vine tomatoes. Slide the tray under the grill and cook for about 6-8 mins, turning the falafels over halfway through, till they have darkened slightly and are warmed through and the tomatoes are soft and collapsing. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn.

3. Meanwhile, quarter the remaining tomatoes.

4. Finely chop the mint leaves and finely grate the zest from the lemon. Add to a small bowl, saving a pinch of each for garnishing, and mix in the yogurt with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

5. Drain any excess water off the couscous, then fluff it with a fork. Add the quartered tomatoes. Squeeze in half the juice from the zested lemon and pour in 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix and taste. Add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if you think it needs it.

6. Divide the couscous salad between 2 plates. Top with the lamb's lettuce, grilled falafel and tomatoes. Serve with the minty yogurt on the side, garnished with the last of the chopped mint and lemon zest.