We got some cheap lamb chops at the weekend and so looked for something fresh to accompany them. This looked good and went really well with the chops, which we barbecued. Dress the couscous when it is still warm to get the flavour in.
Herby couscous with citrus & pomegranate dressing – to serve 4
- 200g couscous
- 150 pomegranate seeds (you can buy a packet of seeds in the supermarket or just buy one pomegranate)
- handful of chopped mint and coriander
- juice of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp each of white wine vinegar and olive oil
Put the couscous in a shallow dish and pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover with cling film and leave for 5 minutes. Rough it up with a fork to separate the grains and stir through the pomegranate seeds and herbs.
Mix the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil and stir into the couscous. Season well with salt.
Tip: If you buy a whole pomegranate cut it in half and bang it with a wooden spoon to get the seeds out. It’s very easy so we don’t really get why the seeds come in packets.
(Original recipe from BBC Good Food – http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/9841/herby-couscous-with-citrus-and-pomegranate-dressin)
Looks gorgeous & don’t quiet as guilty having lamb chops when you have such healthy accompaiment. Did you brush the lamb with any marinade before you BBQ it? Thanks Vick
Nope just olive oil and seasoning and they were tasty just like that. The couscous was really good for lunch the next day too!
Jono & Julie