Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• plus more for drizzling
• 200g/7oz large pearl couscous
• 1 red onion
• finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• zest and juice
• 1 large bunch fresh parsley
• finely chopped
• 1 small bunch fresh mint
• finely chopped
• 1 small bunch fresh coriander
• finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• a pinch of sumac (optional)

Directions

• Put a tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan and add the couscous. Fry for a couple of minutes until the couscous smells toasted
• then cover generously with salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes
• or until the couscous is just tender.
• Using a colander or sieve
• drain the couscous and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the red onion
• lemon zest and herbs. Whisk the remaining tablespoon of oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the couscous and
• if using
• sprinkle the sumac over the couscous. Mix well and serve hot or cold.