Tasty Turkish Couscous
This time with a fresh and zesty couscous recipe that's delicious eaten on its own or as an awesome side dish. Perfect side for grilled fish or chicken
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Ingredients
| 250 g | couscous |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | smoked paprika |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 1 | red onion |
| 1 | japanese cucumber |
| 2 | ripe tomatoes |
| 1 | red capsicum / chilli |
| 1/2 bunch | fresh coriander leaves |
| 1 bunch | fresh mint leaves |
| 1 tbsp | tomato puree |
| 1/2 | lemon |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
Instructions
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Place the couscous, cumin, paprika and a big pinch of salt into a bowl.
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Stir to combine, then pour over just enough boiling water to cover the couscous. Cover the bowl and leave for about 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, cucumber, tomatoes and capsicum. Finely chop the mint and coriander leaves (including the stalks).
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Mix the couscous up with a fork, then stir in the tomato puree until well coated. Add all the chopped vegetables and herbs and mix well.
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- 5
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Stir in the oil and the lemon zest and juice, then season to how you like it.
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Serve as a side with grilled meat or fish or eat it on its own if you want a light meal or snack.
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