Name: Falafel couscous plate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup instant couscous; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 saffron threads; 1 teaspoon ras el hanout; 1 1/2 cup vegetable stock, just boiled; 225 gram packet falafels; 1 cup mixed olives; 280 gram jar artichoke hearts, drained, halved; 1 tablespoon preserved lemon, finely sliced; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; greek yoghurt, to serve

Falafel couscous plate

Serves 4

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup instant couscous

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 saffron threads

1 teaspoon ras el hanout

1 1/2 cup vegetable stock, just boiled

225 gram packet falafels

1 cup mixed olives

280 gram jar artichoke hearts, drained, halved

1 tablespoon preserved lemon, finely sliced

1/2 cup parsley, chopped

greek yoghurt, to serve

Method

1.In a large bowl, combine couscous, oil, saffron threads and ras el hanout. Pour stock over. Set aside 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season to taste.

2.Meanwhile, heat falafels 1-2 minutes in the microwave on high (100 percent power) until hot. Tear falafels into a bowl with olives, artichokes, preserved lemon and parsley. Gently toss together and serve on couscous. Top with greek yoghurt.

Saffron is very expensive, but can easily be replaced with 1/4 teaspoon turmeric for extra colour.
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