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Chili-Lime Couscous

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Chili-Lime Couscous

Chili-Lime Couscous - Delicious combination of grains, vegetables and fish

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Health Score:
87 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
527
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Here, the good nutrients virtually compete for the first place on the plate! Peppers are among the vegetables richest in vitamins and provide above all the cell protection vitamins C and beta-carotene as well as fibre and iron.

Use organic peppers if possible. In recent years, there have been repeated warnings of high levels of harmful substances in goods from conventional cultivation.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie527 cal.(25 %)
Protein34 g(35 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates50 g(33 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage13.5 g(45 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D1.2 μg(6 %)
Vitamin E8.1 mg(68 %)
Vitamin K56.2 μg(94 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin19.7 mg(164 %)
Vitamin B₆1 mg(71 %)
Folate44 μg(15 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin8 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂10 μg(333 %)
Vitamin C150 mg(158 %)
Potassium920 mg(23 %)
Calcium70 mg(7 %)
Magnesium152 mg(51 %)
Iron5.7 mg(38 %)
Iodine50 μg(25 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.7 g
Uric acid272 mg
Cholesterol110 mg
Complete sugar6 g
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Ingredients

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2
Ingredients
2 yellow Bell pepper (about 400 grams)
1 Lime
4 ozs Couscous
4 fresh Mackerel (with skin, 250 grams)
1 tsp Corn oil
salt
½ bunch cilantro
cayenne pepper
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
LimeMackerelsaltcayenne pepper
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Fine grater, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Pot (with lid), 1 Grill pan, 1 Paper towel, 1 Brush, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Tablespoon

Preparation steps

1.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 1

Cut bell peppers into quarters, remove seeds, rinse and wipe dry. Cut crosswise into thin strips.

2.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 2

Rinse lime in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate the zest. Squeeze out lime juice. 

3.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 3

Combine the couscous, 175 ml (approximately 3/4 cup) of water, lime zest and bell pepper strips in a pot, bring to a boil and stir. Cover and cook over low heat until couscous is al dente, about 6 minutes.

4.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 4

Meanwhile, rinse the mackerel fillets and pat dry with paper towels.

5.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 5

Brush a grill pan with oil. Season mackerel fillets with salt and place skin-side up in the pan. Cook over medium heat until browned underneath, about 3 minutes.

6.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 6

Flip the mackerel fillets and cook until the skin side is browned, about 3 minutes more.

7.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 7

Rinse cilantro, shake dry and pluck leaves. Reserve some for garnish and finely chop the rest.

8.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 8

Stir chopped cilantro into the couscous and season with salt and cayenne pepper.

9.
Chili-Lime Couscous preparation step 9

Sprinkle the mackerel fillets with 2-3 teaspoons of lime juice and season with pepper. Arrange the fillets on the couscous, garnish with reserved cilantro leaves and serve.