Couscous is a type of pasta made from small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina.

It’s ridiculously easy to prepare – just pour boiling water over it and leave for 10-15 minutes – which makes it ideal for the time-poor or kitchen-challenged.

It’s also versatile – its mild flavour renders it suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes.

Do make sure you buy wholemeal couscous; the ‘regular’ variety contains just 2 g of fibre per 100 g, while wholemeal couscous packs an impressive 13 g/100g.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup wholemeal couscous
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup plant milk
1/2 cup plant yoghurt*
1 cup raspberries
1 apple, grated
1 banana, thinly sliced

Method:

Combine couscous, chia seeds, coconut and spices in a medium sized bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave for 15 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

Add remaining ingredients, reserving some for toppings, and stir gently to combine.

Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with reserved fruit.

* I make my own plant yoghurt from Vitasoy Protein Plus soy milk and non-dairy yoghurt culture.