Middle Eastern Couscous
Vegetarians can replace the chicken with 400g (14oz) cooked chickpeas. This recipe works well with bulgar wheat, too.
Vegetarians can replace the chicken with 400g (14oz) cooked chickpeas. This recipe works well with bulgar wheat, too.
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING
SERVES 6
EASY
200g (7oz) couscous
6tbsp olive oil
juice 2 lemons
juice 1 lime
200g (7oz) cooked chicken, shredded
150g (5oz) cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 ripe plums, halved, stoned and sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Soak the couscous in 300ml (’Apt) boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes, then fluff up with a fork. While still warm, pour over the oil and lemon and lime juices. Mix well, then leave to cool. Stir in the remaining ingredients, season well and serve. Per serving: 250 calories. 13g fat (2g saturated), 22g carbohydrate
