Apricot Couscous Timbales Recipe

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   Line six timbale moulds with clingfilm if serving cool or possibly oil the moulds if serving warm.

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   Bring the stock to the boil on the boiling plate then add in the asparagus tips to cook for about 3 min till al dente.

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   Put the couscous into a large heatproof bowl with the apricots and stand a colander over the top.

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   Drain the stock and asparagus over the colander so the stock covers the couscous.

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   Cover with a tea towel for about 5 min till all the liquid is absorbed.

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   Immediately refresh the asparagus in cool water and leave to drain.

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   Mix the mint and parsley with 3 Tbsp.

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   of the oil.

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   Once the stock is all absorbed into the couscous fluff up with a fork and stir in the cashew nuts mint parsley oil salt and pepper and finally the asparagus.

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    Stir so which all the ingredients are proportionately distributed.

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    Press the couscous mix firmly into the timbale moulds.

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    If time allows leave them covered in clingfilm in the fridge.

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    Carefully turn out and remove the cling film top and mould lining.

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    Serve immediately.

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    To serve warm reheat in the timbale moulds covered in foil on the second set of runners in the roasting oven for about 6 min.

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    Alternatively reheat in the simmering oven for about 15 min.

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    (Those in the simmering oven can be lined with clingfilm.)

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    If it frightens you to prepare timbale moulds you can very easily serve this dish as a salad with some salad dressing.

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    The clingfilm lining the moulds makes them easier to turn out when cool but if you want to serve the timbales warm simply grease the moulds.

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    You can use ramekins or possibly tea c. to save you buying new moulds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.