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Quick & fluffy

Lemon & Herb Couscous

Ready in 10 minutes

Serves 4North AfricanVegetarianDairy-free
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Light, fluffy and lemony — the perfect bed for soaking up all that pomegranate glaze.

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10 min
Total
5 active
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4
Serves
as a side
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Kettle
Heat
no pan
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Low
Effort
pour & fluff
IngredientsMethodTips

Ingredients

Serves
4

Couscous

To finish

Optional lift

Method

  1. Prep

    Soak it

    Tip the couscous into a bowl with the oil and a pinch of salt. Pour over the hot stock, stir once, and cover it tightly.

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  2. Prep

    Let it steam

    Leave it alone until it’s drunk up all the stock.

    Steaming5:00
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  3. Prep

    Fluff it up

    Run a fork through to separate the grains — don’t stir or mash it.

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  4. Serve

    Finish & taste

    Fold through the lemon, oil, herbs and any extras. Have a taste and adjust the salt, pepper and lemon.

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Chef's tip

Serve warm or at room temperature. Add the herbs and lemon at the last minute so they stay bright.

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