I love couscous, quinoa, burghul – so healthy – I add anything I have lying around, a bit of lemon juice and lots of cracked pepper. Here is what I made on Sunday for a quick and easy dinner. I often make something like this to take to uni for my lunch as well.
Apricot Couscous
3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
grated zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
cracked pepper, to taste
Place couscous in a large bowl; pour over boiling water and set aside for 5 minutes until liquid has absorbed. Fluff up with a fork to separate grains.
Whisk lime juice and oil together. Add all ingredients to couscous and mix well.
Serves 2.
Easily doubles or make a huge quantity for a salad – you don’t really have to measure, just toss it all in. Use whatever nuts you like, and whatever juice you like – lime, lemon, orange. If you like things a bit salty, add a splash of soy sauce (not too much).
Happy Fooding!
