Woman’s Day (New Zealand)

Chicken & Almond Couscous with Tahini Yoghurt

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SERVES 4 PREPARATIO­N 10 MINUTES

1½ cups couscous 1½ cups boiling water 20g butter, chopped 1 cup shredded skinless cooked chicken (recipe above) 1 carrot, grated 2 spring onions, finely

chopped ¼ cup torn basil leaves 1/3 cup toasted flaked almonds lemon wedges to serve DRESSING 2 tablespoon­s tahini

2/3 cup natural yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoon­s lemon juice

Place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Stir in water and butter. Cover with cling film. Set aside for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains.

2. Add chicken, carrot, onion, basil and half the almonds, tossing gently to combine.

3. DRESSING. In a jug, whisk tahini, yoghurt, garlic and juice together.

4. Serve couscous with remaining almonds, dressing and lemon wedges.

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