Roast shallot and broad bean cous-cous

This hearty supper of  roasted shallot and broad bean cous-cous is healthy, cheap and filling – great for an easy meal for your vegetarian friends. 

Serves 4

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

You’ll need:

8 shallots, peeled and halved

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

200g cous-cous

300ml vegetable stock

200g broad beans

grated rind and juice 1 small lemon

150g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

handful chopped fresh mint

salt and freshly ground black pepper

What to do:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Put the shallots in a small roasting tin and drizzle with the oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 10-15 minutes, until tender and golden.

2. Put the cous-cous in a bowl and stir in the paprika. Pour over the stock and cover with cling film. Set aside for 10-15 minutes. Cook the broad beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Slip the beans out of their grey skins.

3. Fluff up the cous-cous and stir in the beans, lemon rind and juice, feta (if using), mint and shallots.

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