Fruity Couscous & Spiced Quail
A vibrant medley of flavors and textures come together in this succulent grilled quail dish. Fresh orange juice infuses the couscous with a burst of citrusy sweetness, while the red onion adds a crunchy bite. Fragrant flat-leaf parsley and mint tie everything together, complemented by toasted pine nuts for a delightful crunch. The quail, seasoned with warm cinnamon and a touch of honey, is grilled to perfection, offering a tantalizing contrast to the fruity couscous salad. Drizzled with a tangy orange dressing, this dish is a delightful blend of savory and sweet that will impress your guests with its exotic flair.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150ml fresh orange juice
- 5 dried apricots , roughly chopped
- 100g couscous
- 1 small red onion , thinly sliced into rings
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 large handful each flat-leaf parsley and mint, chopped, plus a few extra mint leaves to serve
- 30g pine nuts , toasted
- 2 quails (ask your butcher to spatchcock them)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice and apricots until it boils. Remove from heat and take out 2 tbsp of juice for the dressing. Pour couscous into a bowl and pour the juice and apricot mix over, cover and let sit for 5 mins. In a bowl, mix the sliced onions in 1 tbsp of the vinegar and set aside. Fluff up the couscous with a fork until the lumps are broken up. Add the herbs and pine nuts.
- Heat a barbecue or grill until very hot. Rub the quail with some oil. Season well, sprinkle over the cinnamon and drizzle with a little of the honey. Barbecue or grill the quail for 3-4 mins each side until crisp at the edges. Mix remaining olive oil with reserved orange juice, vinegar and honey. Season and mix well. Drain onions and toss into couscous. Serve the quail on the couscous with dressing poured over, scattered with mint leaves.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 635 calories
- Fat Content: 36 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 51 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 24 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 30 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.21 milligram of sodium
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