Caprese Couscous with Crispy Chickpeas & Pesto - Ainsley Harriott

Caprese Couscous with Crispy Chickpeas & Pesto - Ainsley Harriott

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Tasty Caprese Couscous with crispy chickpeas and pesto—fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocado make this Mediterranean salad both flavorful and textural. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • zest from ½ lemon
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • pinch of chilli flakes or Aleppo Pepper (optional)
  • 1 x packet of Ainsley Harriott Couscous
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 ball of mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 avocado, destoned and diced
  • 4 basil leaves, shredded, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp pesto loosened with a little extra virgin olive oil

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