Name: Citrus-scented couscous
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 2 cup boiling water or chicken stock; 2 lemons, zest; 2 oranges, zest; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 4 spring onions, finely sliced; 1/2 cup flaked almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 teaspoon za'atar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 lemon, juice; 2 tablespoon olive oil

Citrus-scented couscous

Whip up this gorgeous sun-kissed couscous salad as a light Summery lunch or a beautiful side to a family dinner spread.

Ingredients

1 cup couscous

2 cup boiling water or chicken stock

2 lemons, zest

2 oranges, zest

1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

4 spring onions, finely sliced

1/2 cup flaked almonds, toasted

1/2 cup currants

1/2 teaspoon za’atar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 lemon, juice

2 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Place the couscous and boiling water in a large bowl, cover. Rest for 10 minutes to absorb.

2.Add the remaining ingredients and season. Stir through with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

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