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Pepita & Spinach Couscous

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Pepita & Spinach Couscous

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
  • 190g (1 cup) couscous
  • 75g (½ cup) dried cranberries
  • 250ml (1 cup) boiling water
  • 60ml (¼ cup) fresh lemon juice
  • 80g (½ cup) pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels)
  • 1 x 150g pkt baby spinach leaves
  • fetta to serve (or cheese alternative for vegan)
METHOD
  1. Place the couscous and dried cranberries in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over the boiling water and lemon juice while stirring with a fork. Set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pepitas in a frying pan over medium heat, tossing, for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
  3. Add the pepitas and spinach to the couscous mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Serve couscous topped with fetta and your choice of vegetables or meat.