200g giant couscous
half an onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
200g asparagus, sliced into 2cm lengths
200g frozen peas
a handful of soft green herbs (basil, chives, mint, parsley)
5ml grated lemon rind
2,5ml sumac
45ml olive oil
30ml lemon juice
salt and pepper
Prepare the couscous according to the instructions on the packet and set aside.
Set a saucepan over medium-high heat, add some olive oil and fry the onion until soft.
Add the garlic and stir-fry for one minute.
Now add the asparagus and peas, turn the heat down to medium and cook for about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the herbs, lemon zest, sumac, olive oil and lemon juice.
Add the prepared couscous and mix through.
Season with salt and pepper before serving at room temperature.
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