Tasty Moroccan Cous Cous
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For a tasty Moroccan style cous cous just gently heat a crumbled Oxo vegetable cube, the zest of one lemon and a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan. Add a cup of cous cous and half a cup of boiling water, bring to the boil. To finish off add a handful of sultanas and leave to stand for 7 minutes before serving. Top with the stir-fried veg and enjoy.
Serves 2
What you need
- 1 Oxo Vegetable Cube
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup of cous cous
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- a handful of sultanas
- 2 carrots
- 2 courgettes
- 1 small red onion
- a small head of broccoli
- saucepan with tightly fitting lid
How to make it
- Crumble an Oxo vegetable cube in a saucepan then add the zest of one lemon and a tablespoon of olive oil and heat gently.
- Add a cup of cous cous and pour over half a cup of boiling water then bring to the boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the sultanas and cover with a lid and then leave to stand for 7 minutes.
- Slice the onion and add to a stir fry pan with a spoon of olive oil. Slice the carrots and courgettes into batons and then add to the pan. Chop up the broccoli and add too then heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Just before serving, fluff the cous cous up with a fork and then top with the veg.
Hints and tips
- For a spicy alternative add some ground cumin and a pinch of dried chilli powder.
- Use a lime instead of lemon zest and add a handful of freshly chopped coriander for a really delicious alternative.
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