This chorizo, pea and lemon couscous dish makes a quick, speedy meal with bags of flavour.
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Ingredients
- 300g quick-cook couscous
- 400-450ml chicken stock, hot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 200g chorizo, sliced
- 150g frozen peas, defrosted
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
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Method
- Put the couscous in a large bowl, then pour over the hot chicken stock. Stir quickly with a fork, cover with cling film or a clean tea towel, then leave for 10 minutes to absorb.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan and cook the chorizo for a few minutes until just starting to crisp. Add the peas and warm through.
- Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Add the chorizo and peas, then the basil leaves. Season and mix well before serving.
Nutrition
- 399kcals Calories
- 18.3g (5.8g saturated) Fat
- 16g Protein
- 41.6g (2.3g sugars) Carbs
- 2.4g Fibre
- 0.7g Salt
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