Giant couscous bowl with chicken & homemade cashew pesto
11
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
An easy meal-in-a-bowl made extra special with a generous spoonful of punchy, homemade cashew and basil pesto.
Ingredients
Merchant Gourmet Wholewheat Giant Couscous
240 g
Basil, fresh
50 g, leaves picked
Cashew Nuts
40 g, unsalted
Garlic
1 clove(s), roughly chopped
Parmesan Cheese
40 g, finely grated
Olive Oil
1½ tablespoon(s)
Cherry Tomatoes
10 individual, halved
Chicken breast, skinless, grilled
200 g, sliced
Lemon
½ zest(s) of 1, grated
Instructions
1
Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the couscous and cook for 8 minutes until tender. Drain, cool under cold running water, then drain again. Set aside.
2
Meanwhile, put 40g of the basil in a mini food processor with the cashews and garlic, then pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan and process to a coarse purée. With the motor still running, gradually add the oil, followed by 50ml water, until the mixture reaches a pesto-like consistency. Season to taste and set aside.
3
Thinly slice the remaining basil and add it to the drained couscous along with the tomatoes and lemon zest and juice. Toss to combine.
4
Divide the couscous between bowls and top with the chicken. Spoon over the cashew pesto then serve seasoned with freshly ground black pepper.
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