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Fruity couscous

Fruity couscous is a new way to enjoy this fabulous ingredient. This simple but delicious side dish is ready in just 10 minutes.

  • Time to make: 10 mins
  • Serving: 6 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups couscous
  • juice of 1 lemon (use the zested lemon from the entrée)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • ½ cup basil leaves, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Put the couscous into a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water, then cover with a plate or plastic wrap and soak for 5 minutes.

    2 Fluff up with a fork, then stir in the lemon juice, oil, apricots, cranberries and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

    Serving suggestion

    Serve as part of this stunning three-course menu for six that will wow your guests and is ready in an hour!

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    HFG tip

    Speedy chef countdown

    Follow our countdown to guarantee you’ll have everything on the table in just one hour.

    60 minutes to go… Preheat oven to 190°C. Make salmon dip. Prepare bread for baking and bake.

    50 minutes to go… Make Frozen berry pots. Freeze.

    40 minutes to go… Soak couscous. Prepare chicken for roasting. Remove bread from oven and set aside to cool.

    30 minutes to go… Roast chicken. Chop veges for the entrée.

    20 minutes to go… Put a pan of water on for the greens. Complete couscous recipe.

    10 minutes to go… Cook greens, complete recipe and keep warm. Put entrée on the table. Remove chicken from oven and leave to rest in a warm place.

    0 minutes to go… Pour yourself a well-deserved glass of wine. Dinner is served!

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