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My current hyper-fixation meal<\/a> is this easy fridge salad\u2026<\/p>\n The other day, my friend Maddy whipped up some Mediterranean couscous. She\u2019s the kind of person who peeks into the cupboard and takes a little of this and a little of that, and suddenly you\u2019re eating the best thing you\u2019ve tasted in years. (Are you an intuitive cook, too? I find it really fun to watch.)<\/p>\n We now have a giant bowl of this couscous in our fridge, and I\u2019ve been having it every day for lunch. The boys<\/a> love it, too. It is, as they say, infinitely riffable, so you can add whatever toppings you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n Mediterranean Couscous<\/strong> extra virgin olive oil Warm a bit of oil in a pot, then add the couscous, toasting the grain until lightly toasted. Add 2.5 cups of water and about 2 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon (optional). Stir occasionally until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, adding more water as necessary. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, thinly slice 1 shallot and place into a small bowl. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over shallot slices to marinate.<\/p>\n Next, chop tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, avocado, and chicken and put in a large mixing bowl. <\/p>\n Once couscous is cooked, add to the large bowl of chopped veggies. Add a glug of olive oil and season with dill, oregano, and a pinch of cinnamon (trust us on this!).<\/p>\n Add the shallot and lemon juice to the bowl, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.<\/p>\n Optional add ons: Also, this made me laugh:<\/p>\n oatmeal is out, meatballs are in. #adhdthings<\/a> #ocd<\/a> #hyperfixation<\/a><\/p>\n \u266c original sound \u2013 Elyse Myers<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n Thoughts? What are you eating for lunch these days? <\/strong><\/p>\n P.S. Three easy weekday lunches<\/a>, and a lazy man\u2019s ratatouille<\/a>. Plus, what are your hyper-specific love languages<\/a>?<\/p>\n
8 lunch servings<\/p>\n
16 oz pearl couscous<\/a>
Better Than Bouillon<\/a> (optional)
1 shallot
1 lemon
pint of cherry tomatoes
6 Persian cucumbers
2 red bell peppers
red onion
avocado
rotisserie or grilled chicken (optional, skip to make it vegan\/vegetarian)
fresh dill
dried oregano
pinch of cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n
Feta
Goat cheese
Crushed red pepper
Capers
Olives
Cornichon
Sliced radishes
Grated carrot
Corn
Roasted vegetables
Chickpeas
Black beans
Dollop of hummus
Croutons<\/p>\n\n