Try our version of a Middle Eastern staple – tabbouleh! Garlic-infused couscous is a hearty addition to this parsley-flecked salad, while the mint and squeeze of lemon juice add a delightful zing to this side dish.
The recent wet and cold weather across New Zealand has impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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2 clove
garlic
1 packet
couscous
(Contains: Gluten(Wheat); )
1
cucumber
1
tomato
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 bag
mint
1 bag
parsley
1
lemon
1
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
¾ cup
water
• Finely chop garlic. • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water and bring to the boil. Add couscous and stir to combine. • Cover with a lid and remove from heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.
• While the couscous is cooking, finely chop cucumber and tomato. Roughly chop baby spinach leaves and parsley leaves. Pick and thinly slice mint leaves. Zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice into wedges.
• When the couscous has cooled slightly, stir through cucumber, tomato, baby spinach, parsley, mint and lemon zest. • Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer tomato and herb couscous tabbouleh to a serving dish. • Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!