Olive Oil Couscous Borani

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 bunch dill, chopped
• 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon butterInstead: olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Boil the couscous in boiling salted water according to package instructions until tender, then drain.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a wide pan and lightly sauté the finely chopped green onions.

3. 3

   Add boiled couscous and dill to the onions in the pan, sauté stirring for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk strained yogurt and crushed garlic with salt until smooth.

5. 5

   Gently mix the cooled couscous mixture with garlic yogurt and transfer to a serving plate.

6. 6

   Heat butter in a small pan, add red pepper flakes, drizzle over the borani and serve.

Note. Adding a little olive oil to the water while boiling couscous prevents the grains from sticking together.