RECIPES/MEALS

INGREDIENT LIST

8 fl. oz. spring water

1 tablespoons olive oil 
Pinch of salt

6 oz. dried figs, thinly sliced
1 heaped tbsp pistachio nuts, chopped
6 oz. couscous
1 level teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
4 spring onions, chopped
8 basil leaves, shredded

FIG AND PISTACHIO COUSCOUS

1. Place the water, oil, salt, figs and nuts in medium saucepan, bring to boil then remove from heat and stir in couscous and spices. Cover and leave to stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

2. Transfer to a large bowl, fluff with fork and allow to cool completely.

3. Stir in the spring onions and basil. Serve at room temperature.

Prep time: 15 minutes plus cooling. Serves four.