This salad is free of dairy and gluten and is suitable for vegans. You can substitute cauliflower if romanesco is difficult to find. Ingredients 1 head romanesco, about 750g 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 75g pine nuts 160g quinoa (Purchase Quinoa) Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 90g plump raisins 2 tablespoons chives, finely […]

Ingredients for Couscous With Beans, Avocado and Scallions 1 cup couscous, cooked according to the package directions 15.5-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed avocado, cut into bite-size pieces scallions, sliced tablespoons fresh lime juice tablespoon olive oil kosher salt and black pepper Method Let the couscous cool. Fold in the beans, avocado, scallions, lime juice, olive oil, […]

Ingredients 10-ounce box (1 1/2 cups) couscous tablespoon olive oil large yellow onion, finely chopped cloves garlic, finely chopped tablespoons finely chopped ginger cup white wine pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ounces snow peas, cut in half on the diagonal cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon black pepper Method Cook the couscous […]

Ingredients 900ml (1 1/2 pint) vegetable stock 225g (8oz) quinoa 1 tablespoon sunflower or rice bran oil 4 tablespoons flaked almonds 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4cm (1 1/2 inch) piece root ginger, peeled, coarsely grated 2 teaspoons agave syrup Freshly ground black pepper To Finish: 50g (2oz) […]

Ingredients 750g (1½lb) butternut squash 3tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 250g (8oz) giant couscous 1 cinnamon stick Grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 long red chilli, chopped 20g (¾oz) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 4tbsp mint leaves, chopped 2 little gem lettuces, shredded 1/4tsp ground allspice Method Halve the lemon […]

Ingredients 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 500 g), trimmed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 400 g diced tomatoes, with juice 400 g chickpeas, rinsed 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken […]

Ingredients for Couscous with Cranberries and Almonds 1 cup couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 scallions, sliced Kosher salt and black pepper 1/4cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Method Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 […]

Ingredients for Couscous & Fruit Salad 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 1 cup chopped nectarine 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blackberries and raspberries 2 tablespoons toasted sliced […]

Ingredients for Overstuffed Chicken Pitas With Mushrooms and Wilted Arugula 4 pita pockets 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 200 g sliced cremini mushrooms (2 cups) 200 g sliced white mushrooms (2 cups) 2 bunches of baby arugula (or baby spinach) Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups chicken meat torn into bite-size […]

Ingredients Mediterranean Couscous Cabbage Rolls 4 1/4 cups water, divided 8 large Savoy or green cabbage leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 cup whole-wheat couscous 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups chopped plum tomatoes 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 […]