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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal189
  • fat6g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs32g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre1g
  • protein4g
  • salt0.01g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Place the couscous in a shallow bowl, then pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film, then leave for 5 mins until the couscous has swelled up and absorbed all of the water. Ruffle with a fork to separate the grains, then stir through the pomegranate seeds and herbs.

  • step 2

    Make a dressing by mixing together the orange juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil, then stir into the couscous. Season well with salt and serve.

RECIPE TIPS
TIP

Larger supermarkets stock packs of fresh pomegranate seeds, but if you have difficulties finding them, use dried cherries or raisins instead.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2009

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A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.20 ratings

PWoods21

I Have to say this recipe was absolutely delightful. My friend was telling all about how versatile these small grains of joy could taste. The pomegranate added a real fruity punch to the dish.

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Karen Barkell

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Delicious side dish for fruity lamb tagine recipe. My husband thought he didn’t like couscous, and now he’s changed his mind. Like the other reviews I used homemade chicken stock instead of hot water. Very tasty.

laudine

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Just had it today.. i have used herbs stock instead of water and it was amazing! went lovely with tikka chicken and some rocket salad with roasted almonds..

sarahmiranda

question

what is the difference between couscous and bulghar? Are they the same? Can I substitute couscous for bulghar (which is harder to source in a supermarket)?

moirashaw1

Thus is an amazing couscous recipe! I agree with others, chicken stock is better than water. The pomegranate seeds add so much to this dish, don't be tempted to reduce the amount. Brilliant with Lamb Tagine.

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