Prep: 5 mins Cook: 10 mins
Whip up this quick and easy Moroccan inspired side dish in just 15 minutes - perfect with lamb, chicken or halloumi
Nutrition and extra info
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal246
- fat1g
- saturates0g
- carbs50g
- sugars1g
- fibre6g
- protein9g
- salt0.1g
Ingredients
- bunch mint
Mint
mi-ntThere are several types of mint, each with its own subtle difference in flavour and appearance.…
- 1 thick strip lemon zest
- 300g wholewheat couscous
Couscous
koos-koosConsisting of many tiny granules made from steamed and dried durum wheat, couscous has become a…
- 4 spring onions, chopped
Spring onion
sp-ring un-yunAlso known as scallions or green onions, spring onions are in fact very young onions, harvested…
Method
Put the mint and lemon zest in a saucepan (reserve some small leaves for later) and cover with 600ml water. Bring to the boil, then add the couscous, cover and take off the heat.
Leave to stand for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid. Remove and discard the lemon zest and cooked mint. Top the couscous with the spring onions and reserved mint leaves, and serve.
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