Spiced fruity couscous

Ingredients

8

Steps

4

Serves

4–6

Cook Time

15-20 Min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 500ml/18fl oz vegetable stock
  • 200g/7oz quick-cooking couscous
  • 75g/3oz ready-to-eat prunes
  • 75g/3oz ready-to-eat dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Dry-roast the cumin seeds over a low heat in a non-stick frying pan for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Crush the seeds finely using a mortar and pestle, and set aside.
  • Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan, add the couscous and stir well. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the couscous.
  • Using scissors, snip the dried fruit into the couscous, then add the cumin seeds, oil and half of the coriander. Season with salt and pepper. Fork through until evenly mixed.
  • Turn into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining coriander. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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