Ingredients

• 1 x Cup chicken stock or water

• Olive oil

• 1 x Cup couscous

• Zest of one lemon

• 1 x Teaspoon cumin - ground

• 2 x Tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 x Cup raisins

• 2 x Tablespoons pinenuts or chopped toasted almonds

• 1/2 x Cup chopped flatleaf parsley

Preparation

In a medium hot pot add the stock/ water, bring to the boil then add the couscous with 1 x tablespoon olive oil, 1 x tablespoon butter, cumin and 1/2 x teaspoon salt. Stir well then remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Now fluff the couscous with a fork then add the raisins, lemon zest and lemon juice and pinenuts. Mix well and place on a side platter and sprinkle with the parsley.

Important: The lemon zest and juice is important to this recipe.