Apple and Moroccan Giant Couscous Salad
Serves: 2
Ready in: 15 to 30 mins
Eco Friendly Quick Make Vegan Friendly
Ingredients:
3 tbsp vegetarian dry sherry50g sultanas or raisins
200g giant couscous
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 apple, cored and diced
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
1/2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
25g bunch fresh mint, leaves only, finely chopped
grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
method:
- Put the sherry into a small saucepan and gently bring just below the boil. Add the sultanas and set aside to soak.
- Meanwhile, put the couscous into a saucepan of boiling water and gently simmer for 6-8 minutes until swollen and tender. Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water. Drain again thoroughly, using the base of a bowl to squeeze out any excess liquid. Set aside.
- Put the paprika, cinnamon and cumin into a dry frying pan and gently heat until fragrant. Transfer to a large bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and stir in the couscous, sultanas and soaking sherry. Check seasoning and serve.
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