Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups/about 450 g quick-cooking couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if desired
• Leaves from 2 large bunches fresh mint, chopped

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Instructions

1. Bring 3 1/2 cups/875 ml water to a boil in a large saucepan and salt it. Pour in the couscous and the olive oil, give a quick stir, cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork to break up any lumps. Check the seasonings, stir in the chopped mint and serve.