Couscous – sometimes called kusksi or kseksu – is a traditional North African dish of small steamed granules of rolled semolina that is often served with a stew spooned on top.
It's naturally low in fat, can be a good source of fiber (the whole wheat version), and provides some protein, B vitamins, and minerals.
Used instead of rice or pasta it can be served plain or with a little spice mix, fruit, chopped nuts etc.
This makes it a tasty addition to salads.
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Prep:-
Dice the onion.
Dice the pepper.
Chop the garlic.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion,pepper and garic and fry till soft
Add the sultanas, apricots, almonds ,cashews and spice mix and stir through
Add the Couscous and stir till covered in spice mix
Add the boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 10mns till all the liquid has been dissolved
Separate grains with a fork and leave to cool
Serve cold as part of a salad or a side dish for chicken, pork or any meat you fancy
Tip - add some lemon juice for added zing
Tip - swap the Apricots for Cranberries or Dates
Spice mix available in the recipe l8st
Ingredients
Directions
Prep:-
Dice the onion.
Dice the pepper.
Chop the garlic.
Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion,pepper and garic and fry till soft
Add the sultanas, apricots, almonds ,cashews and spice mix and stir through
Add the Couscous and stir till covered in spice mix
Add the boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 10mns till all the liquid has been dissolved
Separate grains with a fork and leave to cool
Serve cold as part of a salad or a side dish for chicken, pork or any meat you fancy
Tip - add some lemon juice for added zing
Tip - swap the Apricots for Cranberries or Dates
Spice mix available in the recipe l8st