800g/1lb 12oz carrots (choose the smallest ones), all peeled and any larger ones halved or quartered lengthways so all have the same width
2 lemons, zest and juice
1 red onion, finely chopped
50g/1戮oz baby spinach leaves
300驳/10陆辞锄 couscous
2 tsp ground cumin
85g/3oz dates, stone removed and sliced
1 vegetable stock cube
200g/7oz Greek-style salad cheese or feta, crumbled