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Orange Couscous

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Orange Couscous

Orange Couscous - Complete vegetarian meal with a fruity touch

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
369
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This nutrient-rich dish provides valuable vegetable protein, satiating fiber, and plenty of B vitamins and other minerals!

Buy organic avocados to ensure they don't contain any toxins or pesticides.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie369 cal.(18 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates47 g(31 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage9.5 g(32 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin K18.8 μg(31 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin5.1 mg(43 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate71 μg(24 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin13.1 μg(29 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C33 mg(35 %)
Potassium7.7 mg(0 %)
Calcium44 mg(4 %)
Magnesium119 mg(40 %)
Iron3.8 mg(25 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc2.3 mg(29 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.4 g
Uric acid75 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar10 g
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
1 Organic orange
salt
peppers
1 pinch ground cloves
9 ozs Couscous
1 ¾ cups vegetable stock
4 Tomatoes
2 ripe Avocados
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Zester, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Pot (with lid), 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Bowl, 1 Whisk, 1 Peeler

Preparation steps

1.
Orange Couscous preparation step 1

Rinse orange in hot water, wipe dry and remove half of the peel with a zester in fine strips.

2.
Orange Couscous preparation step 2

Cut orange in half and squeeze.

3.
Orange Couscous preparation step 3

Stir together approximately 1/3 cup of orange juice with salt, pepper, and cloves to taste in a bowl.

4.
Orange Couscous preparation step 4

Add couscous, vegetable broth and half of the orange zest to a pot. Bring to a boil and stir. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes.

5.
Orange Couscous preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse the tomatoes, cut out stems and cut the tomatoes into slices.

6.
Orange Couscous preparation step 6

Halve each avocado and remove the pits. Peel avocado halves and cut the flesh into narrow slices.

7.
Orange Couscous preparation step 7

Mix avocado and tomato slices gently with the orange dressing and season the salad with salt and pepper.

8.
Orange Couscous preparation step 8

Season couscous to taste with salt, arrange on a platter and sprinkle with the remaining orange zest. Arrange avocado and tomato salad next to the couscous and serve.