Creamy Italian Pork & Pearl Couscous
with Pear Salad & Almonds
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Almond
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Brazil nut
- Traces of Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Pine Nut
- Pecan
- Pistachio
- Walnut
Pair juicy pork mince with subtly sweet carrot and a garlic and herb-laced cream sauce and you're in for a treat. The al dente pearl couscous stands up really well to the robust sauce, and the pear salad is all you need to balance out the richness. *Farmers across Australia are still experiencing the impacts of the recent heavy rains. This is affecting our supply of fresh veggies and as such, you may notice some changes to your ingredients. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!*
Ingredients
1 packet
pearl couscous
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1
pear
1
carrot
½
lemon
1 packet
pork mince
1 packet
light cooking cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
flaked almonds
(Contains: Almond; May be present: Soy, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)
1 sachet
garlic & herb seasoning
1 packet
grated Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
15 g
butter
(Contains: Milk;)
1.25 cup
water
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook pearl couscous and the butter, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. • Add the water and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until couscous is tender and water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Cover to keep warm.
• While the couscous is cooking, thinly slice pear. Thinly slice carrot into half-moons. Zest lemon to get a generous pinch, then slice into wedges. Set aside. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook carrot until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Return pork mince to frying pan. Add light cooking cream, garlic & herb seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove from heat, then stir through grated Parmesan cheese. Add cooked couscous and the lemon zest, stirring to combine.
• In a medium bowl, combine a generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season, then add mixed salad leaves and pear. Toss to coat. • Divide creamy Italian pork and pearl couscous between bowls. Sprinkle with flaked almonds. • Serve with pear salad and any remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Little cooks: Help combine the ingredients for the dressing before tossing the salad. You can also add the finishing touch by sprinkling the almonds on top!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the delicious flavours, with some finding the pear a standout. A few felt it needed more seasoning or vegetables for balance.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this quick and simple to prepare. Some appreciated trying pearl couscous for the first time.
- Suggestions: Several recommended adding extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. Grating the vegetables was a hit with kids.
- Leftovers: The dish reheated well for work lunches. Some even turned leftovers into tasty pies.
- Texture: Diners loved the pearl couscous, describing it as fluffy with a pleasing pasta-like texture.
