Quickies - Fast fish with couscous and tzatziki sauce

 We don't always have the time or the energy to spend hours in the kitchen preparing big, elaborate meals. Sometimes we just need to eat.

The idea behind the next few recipes is to show you just how quick and easy it is to make your own convenience meals. You may not realise it but those pre-made meals you buy in the shops are really expensive, unhealthy and not all that great for our environment.

We're going to get you cooking quick, easy, cost effective meals that take about 5 mins to prepare and are a whole lot more rewarding than microwave dinners.

Have fun!!


Fast fish with couscous and tzatziki sauce serves 2

2 pieces of fish – we recommend a white fish like Kingklip or Hake, but you can substitute this with pretty much whatever you like

Some freshly chopped garlic to taste

Olive oil

Oregano (preferably fresh, but dry is also fine)

A handfull of rosa tomatoes

1 cup couscous

1 small tub plain yoghurt

Half a cucumber

In a frying pan toss together your olive oil and garlic. (Careful the oil is not too hot when you add the garlic or it will burn)

Cube the fish and throw it into the pan together with the tomatoes. Using a spatular, keep the ingredients moving in the pan until cooked - about 5 mins (careful not to break the fish).

In a mixing pot add enough water to cover the couscous. Cover (a plate works if you don't have a lid) and simmer until water is fully absorbed (this only takes a few minutes).

Grate the cucumber, squeeze out the water and add to the tub of yoghurt. Mix in salt and pepper to taste.

To serve loosen the couscous with a folk and plate with the fish and tomato and then the tzatziki.

Serve and enjoy :)