Healthy eating does not have to consist of boring and tasteless food items it can be as tasty as you want it to be…. all you need is a little imagination and the right seasonings.

I decided on this recipe mainly because I had some Couscous in the cupboard that I needed to use and the Curry because Couscous on it’s own is tasteless and bland. As for the ham???   I like ham however you can use anything else you wish or leave it out for a healthy vegetarian dish.

Here’s how we do this one.

Shopping list:

• 1 1/2 cups Couscous
• 1 1/2 cups Sodium reduced Chicken Stock
• 2 cups diced Ham
• 2 cups frozen mixed Vegetables
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Curry powder
• 2 tablespoons Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

Putting it all together:

1. In a medium stock pot combine the chicken stock, curry, turmeric and butter and bring to a boil.
2. Mix in the couscous, cover and let stand off the heat for 10 minutes.
3. While the couscous is standing heat the vegetables in a separate pot of water.
4. Combine the couscous, vegetables, salt and pepper mixing well. Adjust the seasonings.
5. Plate and top with the diced ham.
6. Enjoy.

Cooks note: You can heat the diced ham or leave it cold.

There you have it another “simple but tasty recipe for the grilling season and beyond.”

Until next time…….

                           Bon Appetit