Middle Eastern Couscous

published by asilok on Nov 22, 2010

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

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