Couscous
Total Time
13 minutes
Prep Time
3 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (, low sodium)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro (, finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup dried apricots (, chopped)
- 1/3 cup currants or sultanas
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds (, toasted)
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat chicken stock until boiling using whatever method you choose (stove, 3 - 4 minutes in microwave on high).
Step 2
Pour over couscous in a heatproof bowl. Shake to level the couscous, cover with plate (or cling wrap).
Step 3
Leave for 10 minutes, then fluff with fork. Stir through olive oil, lemon juice and salt.
Step 4
Stir through either herbs or fruit & nuts. Or as I do, use it all! Keep warm until ready to use. Ideal served with Tagine, or anything Middle Eastern.
Step 5
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