M&S Giant Wholewheat Couscous

Boil - From Ambient. Rinse 100g couscous thoroughly in cold water. Bring 500ml water or stock to the boil in a large saucepan on the medium hob over a high heat, add the couscous. Stir, cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 6-8 mins, until the couscous has softened but is slightly firm to the bite. Drain thoroughly, rinse and use as required.

Recipe SuggestionMoroccan Lamb and Giant CouscousServes 4Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesIngredients3 tbsp M& S olive oil2 tbsp M& S Cook with Moroccan paste4 M& S lamb loin chops350g diced butternut squash1 red onion, rough chopped200g M& S giant wholewheat couscous500ml vegetable stock60g M& S pitted dates, chopped50g M& S raisins1x 400g M& S can of chickpeas, drained1/2 tsp M& S ground cinnamonPinch of salt20g M& S flaked almonds1 tbsp parsley, choppedMethod1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas mark 7. Brush both side of lamb chops with 1 tbsp of the oil and coat with Moroccan paste.2. Use 1 tbsp of oil to coat the diced squash and bake in the centre of the preheated oven for 25-30 mins.3. Warm the remaining oil, add the onion and cook for 3-5 mins, then add the couscous and cook for 5 mins, stirring continuously.4. Add the stock, dates, raisins, chickpeas, cinnamon and salt. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 13 mins or until couscous is tender. Meanwhile grill the lamb for 3-4 mins on each side.5. Once couscous is cooked stir in the butternut squash, almonds and parsley.To Serve: with warm flatbreads.

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