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Simply delicous couscous

Simply delicous couscous

Method:

Roast couscous in a skillet with oil over medium heat.

Boil water and add to couscous. Gently stir once then set aside for five minutes. Sauté spring onions and capsicum (or frozen veg) in a little oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in basil, parsley, soy sauce and thyme.

Fluff couscous with fork and then add sautéed mixture. Serve with pine nuts sprinkled over the top.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup couscous

1 1/2 cup water

1 bunch spring onions

1 red capsicum (or 1 cup of frozen veg)

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbsp fresh basil*

3 Tbsp parsley (chopped)*

4 Tbsp soy sauce

Pinch of thyme

Pine nuts

*can swap out for dried/ground varieties  

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