Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 cups couscous
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock, low sodium
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/3 cup currants or sultanas
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Steps

1. Heat chicken stock until boiling using whatever method you choose (stove, 3 – 4 minutes in microwave on high).
2. Pour over couscous in a heatproof bowl. Shake to level the couscous, cover with plate (or cling wrap).
3. Leave for 10 minutes, then fluff with fork. Stir through olive oil, lemon juice and salt.
4. Stir through either herbs or fruit & nuts. Or as I do, use it all! Keep warm until ready to use. Ideal served with Tagine, or anything Middle Eastern.