Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

stock

1 tbsp

olive oil

1.5 cup

couscous

8 unit

snow peas

topped, tailed, blanched, julienned

2 unit

spring onions

finely sliced

0.5 unit

red bell pepper

diced

0.5 cup

craisins

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

sesame seeds

toasted

0.5 unit

preserved lemon peel

rinsed, julienned

2 tbsp

mint

chopped

Step 1
~1 min

Bring the stock and olive oil to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.

Step 2
~1 min

Add the couscous, cover the saucepan, and immediately remove from the heat.

Step 3
~1 min

Let it stand for 3 minutes.

Step 4
~1 min

Blanch the snow peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then finely julienne.

Step 5
~1 min

Finely slice the spring onions (green parts).

Step 6
~1 min

Dice the red bell pepper.

Step 7
~1 min

Rinse the preserved lemon, discard the flesh, and finely julienne the peel.

Step 8
~1 min

Combine couscous, snow peas, spring onions, red bell pepper, craisins, lemon juice, butter, preserved lemon peel, and mint in a bowl.

Step 9
~1 min

Fluff the salad with a fork.

Step 10
~1 min

Transfer the couscous salad to a serving bowl.

Step 11
~1 min

Dry roast sesame seeds in a small fry pan over medium heat, shaking often, until toasted.

Step 12
~1 min

Garnish the salad with toasted sesame seeds.

Step 13
~1 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use vegetable broth to keep the recipe vegetarian friendly.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste.

Toast sesame seeds for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with grilled fish or chicken.

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled fish
Roasted vegetables
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North Africa

Cultural Significance

Common side dish in Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Picnics
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Picnic
Barbecue
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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