Couscous with crunchy nuts and asparagus

Couscous with crunchy nuts, asparagus and mint

Mediterranean couscous dish full of flavour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: couscous, nuts
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bart van der Lee

Ingredients

  • 200 gram couscous
  • 200 gram chicken or vegetable stock
  • 250 gram green asparagus
  • 25 gram brazil nuts
  • 25 gram walnuts
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 5 gram mint

Instructions

  • Heat the stock in a medium pot and add the couscous. Bring the liquid back to a boil and cover with a lid. Let it stand for 5 minutes and loosen up with a fork.
  • Trim the asparagus and blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Roast the walnuts and brazil nuts in the oven at 180°C for 7-9 minutes or until they are nice and brown.
  • Chop the nuts and asparagus coarsely and add them to the couscous.
  • Finish the dish with the chopped mint, pinch of salt and some olive oil.
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