Speed, ease and decadent deliciousness are the major themes of this dish. There's pearls of Israeli couscous and hearty pork mince, stirred through a creamy Italian sauce for endless bites of 'yum'!
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½
pear
1 bag
green beans
½
lemon
1 packet
flaked almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 packet
pork mince
½ bottle
cream
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 bag
salad leaves
1 packet
Israeli couscous
(Contains: Gluten; )
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
olive oil
30 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1.25 cup
water
• In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. • Add Israeli couscous and 1/2 the butter and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add water and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Cover to keep warm. • Meanwhile, thinly slice pear (see ingredients). Trim and halve green beans. Zest lemon to get a pinch, then slice into wedges. • Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat with the remaining butter. • Add flaked almonds and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• Return frying pan to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. • Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Return frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook green beans, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return pork mince to the pan, then add longlife cream (see ingredients) and garlic & herb seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and cook until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove from heat, then stir through grated Parmesan cheese. • Add Israeli couscous and stir to combine.
• In a medium bowl, combine a generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season. • Add mixed salad leaves and pear. Toss to coat.
• Divide the creamy pork Israeli couscous between bowls. Sprinkle over the zesty almond crumb. • Serve with the pear salad and any remaining lemon wedges.