This morning, while getting ready to leave the house, I said "Self,
you have nothing for lunch, and the cafeteria sucks." I saw the
container of Israeli Cous Cous, and was Inspired.
I put 6 tbps of cous cous (~ 1/2 c) and some red pepper, oregano, and
garlic powder into a bag, and threw the bag into one of my giant
teacups. Then I took the teacup to work. When I got hungry (which
was around 1:20, well after the cafeteria had stopped serving) I went
to the little store and got some hot water. Here, I realized my
error: no lid, and I can’t get a plate because the cafeteria is
closed. But necessity is the mother of invention, and engineering
ingenuity knows no limits, so I have lunch.
Cous Cous @ Work
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1/2 c cous cous
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spices to taste
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microwaveable (or at least heatproof) cup
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If you have a source of really hot water (ideally boiling), pour
about 1/2 c of water into the cup. Otherwise, boil some water in the microwave. -
Pour the cous cous into the cup. Cover with a napkin.
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If your water isn’t quite boiling, heat 30s in the microwave. Walk
fast back to your desk -
Cover the cup and paper towel with a notebook you don’t mind
steaming. The plastic three-ring binder of specifications and
standards works great! -
Wait ~ 10 minutes. (Cous cous is supposed to take 5, but I found
it needed a little longer because it wasn’t as hot as it should’ve
been) -
Enjoy!
Nutrition:
130 kcal, 5g protein
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