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Lemon and herb couscous


Lemon and herb couscous

Ingredients

250g (9oz) couscous

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 orange

4 spring onions, finely chopped

6tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

3tbsp finely chopped preserved lemon (from most supermarkets)

2-3tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Handful of pomegranate seeds, to garnish (optional)


A freshly seasoned couscous recipe


In short
Serves:
4 people
Course:
Side dishes

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 195 calories
  • 6g fat (1g saturates)

Method

1 Place the couscous in a bowl and just cover with boiling water. Cover and allow to stand for 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the couscous using a fork.

2 Stir in the lemon zest and juice, orange juice, spring onions, parsley and preserved lemon. Leave for a few minutes before drizzling over the olive oil. Season well and garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired.


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