There is lots of goodies in the pantry and the freezer
Its a lovely day and a nice fresh Citrusy Couscous seemed like a good idea for lunch.
There were some blanched almonds in the freezer, an orange and celery in the fridge...sultanas, onions and couscous in the pantry. Plus fresh herbs from the garden.
That will do.
I like the instant Couscous, it is so simple and you can make a meal less than 20 minutes.
Fresh, fragrant and fast.
You can change the quantities, I used what I had.
In the dressing, I added a little Cider Vinegar, just for some extra acid to boost the orange juice
So: Take
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 cups boiling chicken stock (I used a stock cube)
1 cup instant Couscous
Zest of 1 orange
Handful each of parsley, mint and chives
2 tablespoons blanched almonds toasted in a pan, then roughly chopped
2 tablespoon sultanas
Dressing
Juice 1/2 medium orange
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt butter in a saucepan
Add onion and celery
Saute gently till soft
Add boiling chicken stock
Bring back to boil
Turn heat off
Add Couscous and stir
Cover and leave for about 10 minutes
Meanwhile
Toast the almonds gently, then chop
Zest the orange
Chop the herbs
and make the dressing.
Just add all of the ingredients and stir well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
A lovely light lunch.
3 comments:
Isn't it wonderful what we can pull together without having to go shopping! Thanks for sharing this with Presto Pasta Nights.
I love how couscous makes such an easy base for anything.
I totally love the concept of using what we already have without running out to get more. And I love how you describe your dish! Thank you so much for contributing to Presto Pasta Nights.
I like to try and use what is in my pantry also and have gone a few weeks without having to get groceries. Its just two of us in our house so its a little easier to do so :O) Your couscous dish sounds delicious!
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