A man walks into a kitchen with one pomegranate and two packets of halloumi cheese.
It sounds like the start of a joke right. When OH gave them to me I thought it was. Well you did say come home with something different was his indignant reply.
So he challenged me to make something I have never made before and wandered off. Fifteen minutes of pacing up and down the pantry mentally ticking off everything that could go with pomegranates I figured I could not go wrong with some sort of a nutty pomegranate couscous. At the very least it would look good. The oranges and lemons peeking out of the fruit bowl would serve as the background flavour.
Couscous can be quite dry. But in this dish the pomegranate seeds provide the right amount of juices to counteract this. The flavours work well together and you can easily add in more nuts, herbs or citrus to your specific taste
I use couscous a lot as it is quick, easy and versatile and as this particular dish takes all of fifteen minutes to make. I served it with some grilled peppers and grilled halloumi (obviously) and OH heartily approved.
So much so that the next day two more pomegranates casually appeared in the kitchen. I guess I am going to have to come up with more pomegranate recipes then.
So try this easy couscous recipe and dont forget to come back and check the other recipes in this couscous series.
This recipe was shared at the Weekend Potluck and Foodie Friend Friday recipe parties.
- 250g (1½ cup) couscous
- Salt to taste
- 325ml (1½ cup) boiling water
- Large handful of chopped mint (½ cup)
- Seeds of 1 pomegranate
- 60g (½ cup) of pistachio’s chopped
- 3 spring onions chopped
- 6 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Add the couscous and salt and water into a bowl.
- Stir everything very well, then cover with a plate and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Then stir it again and cover for another 5 minutes.
- Using a fork fluff up the couscous and add in mint, pomegranate, pistachios, spring onion, orange and lemon juices and stir until well mixed.
- Enjoy.
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This recipe looks fantastic! I have never made couscous before but the combination of pomegranate and pistachio sounds amazing! Stopping by via the GYB Hop.
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Hey Bintu – Very cool idea…I’m so boring with cous cous and usually mix in just vegetables. Love the idea of getting some fruit and nut in there. Thanks for sharing!
Tony @ Simple Awesome Cooking recently posted…Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar
I know waht you mean. Sometime I have to make a real effort to change up some of my favourites. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I had someone fix cous cous for me once and I didn’t like it. Now I’m wondering if it was just their recipe that I didn’t like. I may have to give it another shot with some of your recipes. I found you through the Thursday blog hop. check me out @ http://www.feelingtheemptynest.blogspot.com if you have the time
Hi Nicky, This recipe is worth giving a shot. I will check out your blog.
love it love it love it.. i’m slowly being converted into a fan of yours
Thanks Balonay.
Can’t wait to try it. Sounds so Yummy!
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This sounds wonderful. I have pomegranate in my fridge that is just begging to be used and this sounds like a wonderful recipes to use it in. Thanks for sharing on Foodie friends Friday and we would appreciate it if you would link back your recipe to us.
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stopping buy and saying hi!
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The pomegranate really makes this eye pleasing! I’ve never made couscous before, but now I’ll have to y. Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
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Newest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. I love your blog, its super cute
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Thanks Melanie, will come check you out.
I love this Bintu! When did you say dinner was?
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Cute blog! I found you on This Gal Cooks weekend blog hop. I am starting a blog party at: http://rediscovermom.blogspot.com/2013/02/tried-and-true-recipes-from-our-families.html. I hope you will join me!
Jackie Kocurek recently posted…Meatloaf
Glad I found your blog through the blog hop! I’ve been on a pomegranate kick lately. Pom juice, pomegranate muffins…but never thought to try it in couscous! Awesome!
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agreed
Looks great!!!
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Tastes great too. Thanks for dropping by Diana