Lemon and Basil Couscous

Side dishes don’t come much easier than this!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 minute

Serves: 4

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 1/2 cups couscous

20g butter

1 lemon, grated and juiced

1/2 cup basil leaves, finely chopped

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Pour chicken stock into a medium size saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Remove from heat. Add couscous. Stir and cover. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir with a fork to separate grains. Add butter, lemon rind, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, basil and pinenuts. Stir well until combined. Season with salt and pepper.