Name: Preserved lemon, mint and raisin couscous salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon zest; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup lemon juice

This classic Moroccan side dish is boosted with citrus zing of preserved lemons and bursts of sweetnes from sultanas and the freshness of mint.

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Ingredients

1 cup couscous

1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup raisins

2 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon zest

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup lemon juice

Method

1.In medium heatproof bowl, combine couscous with the water; cover, stand about 5 minutes or until water is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally to separate grains.

2.Stir remaining ingredients into couscous.

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