Cumin & Cinnamon Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables
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Cumin Cinnamon Couscous with Chicken & Vegetables
Yield: 2
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- dried couscous
- chicken or vegetable stock cube
- dried mint
- dried chilli flakes
- ground cumin
- ground cinnamon
- frozen peas
- cherry plum tomatoes, chopped
- cooked chicken, diced
- spring onions, sliced
- lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the couscous in a bowl and crumble in the stock cube and herbs and spices to your liking.
- Add the frozen peas and then pour enough boiling water to just cover the couscous mixture. Stir.
- Place a lid on the bowl (or cover with clingwrap) and leave to steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Uncover the couscous and if all the liquid has been absorbed, fluff up with a fork and stir in the tomatoes, chicken and spring onions.
- Serve warm or cold and add a squeeze of lemon juice if you wish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 615Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1419mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 44g
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h_igoe
January 28, 2014 @ 5:35 pm
This looks delicious – will definitely be having a go!
Michelle Ordever
January 28, 2014 @ 5:36 pm
It’s a tasty lighter option!