Lemon and pomegranate couscous
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
A quick and easy Moroccan couscous salad that's great for a lunchbox or to serve with cold chicken. This meal is <a href=_http_/www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/low-calorie_recipes__low.html calorie</a> and provides 300 kcal, 5g protein, 31g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 17g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 2.3g fibre and 0.5g salt per portion.
Method
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Cut the pomegranates in half and scoop out the seeds using a teaspoon and remove the white membrane around the seeds.
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Place the couscous in a bowl. Pour the boiling stock or water onto the couscous and and mix in the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Cover tightly with clingfilm and allow the couscous to sit in a warm place for 5-10 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Remove the clingfilm and fluff the grains with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool completely.
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Stir the chopped herbs and pomegranate seeds into the couscous. Add more olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small pomegranates
- 200g/7oz couscous
- 250ml/9fl oz pints boiling chicken stock or water
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp chopped, fresh mint or coriander
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