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Easy Peasy Jewelled Couscous

This impressive looking Jewelled Couscous is actually super simple to make. Perfect for dinner parties and any time you want to impress! It makes a great partner to tagines or as part of a mezze spread.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion , Middle Eastern , North African

Ingredients

  • 300 g couscous
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 450 ml boiling water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 80 g pomegranate seeds plus extra for garnish (I buy these in a nice little pot from the supermarket - or use the seeds from 1 pomegranate)
  • 50 g pistachios plus extra for garnish (I buy these without their shells to save myself a job!)

Instructions

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  1. Put the couscous in a large bowl and add several twists of salt and black pepper. Pour over the boiling water and stir to combine. Cover the couscous with a plate and leave for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes fluff up the couscous and add the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped mint, parsley, pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts. Stir everything together, then tip out onto a large serving plate or dish.
  3. Garnish with the remaining chopped herbs, pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts.

Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 166IU 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.