Olive And Almond Couscous – a delicious recipe with couscous, olive oil, blanched almonds, green olives, cilantro. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Place the couscous and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over 2 1/2 cups boiling water, cover and leave to soak for 8-10 minutes until the grains are tender and swollen and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff up the couscous with a fork to separate the grains; set aside.
2
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large heavy-based frying pan. Add the almonds and cook, stirring continuously, for 3 minutes until just golden. Add the olives to the pan and cook for another 1 minute, stirring continuously.
3
Stir in the couscous and season to taste. Stir the mixture over heat for another 2 minutes until heated through. Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately.
246
kcal
Calories
24
g
Fat
6
g
Carbs
5
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 5 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups couscous, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3.5 oz blanched almonds, 3.5 oz pitted green olives, and more.
Yes, Olive And Almond Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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