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Couscous

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Fluffy steamed couscous with butter, herbs and toasted almonds. The Moroccan side dish that stretches a stew across a whole table.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.58

Approx £6.33 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Couscous

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Pour the dry couscous into a heatproof bowl with salt.
  2. 2
    Bring stock to the boil. Pour over the couscous, stir once. Cover with cling film, leave 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Toast almonds in a dry pan until golden. Roughly chop.
  4. 4
    Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in the butter until melted through.
  5. 5
    Fold in chopped herbs, almonds and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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