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Trying to Conceive Recipe

Lunch

15-minute sardine, sweetcorn and couscous bowl

Couscous soaked in hot water, then stirred through with tinned sardines, sweetcorn, tomato and cucumber. Ready in about 15 minutes with no real cooking.

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Portions
2
  • Easy
  • Trying to conceive
  • Preparing for pregnancy
  • Preparing for fertility treatment
  • Quick and easy
  • High-protein
  • Omega-3-containing
  • Budget-friendly
  • Store-cupboard
Bowl of couscous with sardines, sweetcorn, tomato and cucumber

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Portions

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Ingredients

For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the boiling water, cover and leave for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool slightly.
  3. Step 3. Wash and chop the tomato and cucumber, and drain the sardines and sweetcorn.
  4. Step 4. Stir everything through the couscous with the onion, lime juice and oil.
  5. Step 5. Serve straight away, or pack into a container and keep chilled.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Fish
  • Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.