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Pomegranate, pistachio and couscous stuffing

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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 10 • Difficulty: Easy

Couscous, saffron, orange and pomegranate bring an amazing sweet flavour to your roast chicken or turkey.

Ingredients

Salt reduced chicken stock

¾ cup(s)

Dried saffron

1 tsp, a pinch

Orange rind

1 tsp, finely grated

Dry wholemeal couscous

¾ cup(s), (150g)

Pomegranate

80 g, seeds, (80g)

Pistachios

¼ cup(s), kernals, lightly toasted, chopped

Fresh coriander

⅓ cup(s), chopped

Egg(s)

1 medium, lightly beaten

Instructions

1

Combine stock, saffron and orange rind in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and cover with a lid or foil. Set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to fluff the couscous. Cool for 10 minutes.

2

Stir in pomegranate, pistachio kernels, coriander and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until required.

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