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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal317
  • fat12g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs41g
  • sugars4g
  • fibre5g
  • protein14g
  • salt1.14g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Tip the couscous and chickpeas into a bowl and pour over the stock. Cover and leave for 5-10 mins until the couscous has absorbed the stock. Allow to cool a little. Toss through the lemon zest and juice, pepper, almonds and mint. Spoon into a container, then top with the yogurt and a drizzle of harissa.

RECIPE TIPS
DRESS IT UP: SPICY FALAFEL SALAD

Soak 200g couscous. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, juice 1 lemon and bunch chopped mint and parsley. Set aside. Drain 400g can chickpeas; whizz with 2 spring onions and 1 tsp harissa. Chop 1 roasted red pepper and stir through. Shape into balls and fry in a little oil until golden. Mix 1 tbsp tahini with 6 tbsp yogurt, then serve drizzled over the couscous and falafels.

MAKE IT FOR KIDS

Easy couscous - Mix 100g cooked couscous with 1 chopped red pepper, 220g can chickpeas, 1 tsp cumin and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix 2 tbsp yogurt with grated cucumber, then dollop on top.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2009

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A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.19 ratings
Che Guevaraa avatar

Che Guevaraa

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I forgot to add the lemon juice but it was still really nice. I think the lemon would’ve made it nicer. Nothing special but ideal for a nice lunch to pack for work.

catherine2501

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

As other reviewers i roasted my own pepper. Also only added half of the lemon juice as recommended, definitely wouldn't need more. Also stirred harissa through. Lovely tasty recipe for lunches or side dish, will be making again.

lauramilne

Great fast day summer recipe!

RosieVimes avatar

RosieVimes

I'm a huge fan of this recipe, its quick and simple to make, and has lots of big flavours. I often make double the quantity to make sure that there's some left over for my lunch box. I also roast some tomatoes along with the pepper as couscous can be a little dry in vast large quantities. Highly…

gfnatalie avatar

gfnatalie

@Betty- Thanks for pointing out that this recipe includes chicken stock therefore has been mislabelled as 'vegetarian'. I've now amended the tag. Sorry about that. All the best, BBC Good Food web team

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