Tart of Couscous with Green Beans and Cherries with Basil


Servings: 4
Prep time: 20
Cooking time: 5
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Trim the green beans and boil for 5 minutes in abundant salted water, leaving them crisp.
  2. Recover 250 ml of the cooking water of the green beans, mix a pinch of turmeric and pour boiling water over couscous still in a bowl, stir quickly but carefully, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Toast the almonds in a small saucepan over low heat and allow to cool. Meanwhile, chop the basil and stir in 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil. Then reduce both the cherries into green beans into small pieces.
  4. Move the couscous with a fork, place it in a tray and mix with green beans, olive oil and chopped basil. Only in the last add the cherries.
  5. Form the patties on each plate with the aid of a round mould with a diameter of 10 cm. Pressed well the couscous and finally decorate with toasted almonds and more basil.