Spicy Couscous Salad
Healthy, because
Even smarter
Nutritional values
Here you can get useful nutrients in a mega-pack: unsaturated fatty acids from avocados are good for cholesterol levels and the brain; vitamin C from lemons boosts the immune system and the iodine from shrimps supports the thyroid gland. The couscous ensures satiation and a portion of fibre.
If you prefer vegetarian food: Leave out the prawns and take a whole avocado. But then the amount of fat and calories will increase slightly!
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 368 cal. | (18 %) | ||
Protein | 16 g | (16 %) | ||
Fat | 11 g | (9 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 48 g | (32 %) | ||
Sugar added | 1 g | (4 %) | ||
Roughage | 8.5 g | (28 %) |
Vitamin A | 0.1 mg | (13 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 1.7 μg | (9 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 4.3 mg | (36 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.3 mg | (30 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.1 mg | (9 %) | ||
Niacin | 7.1 mg | (59 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.4 mg | (29 %) | ||
Folate | 35 μg | (12 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 0.7 mg | (12 %) | ||
Biotin | 3.8 μg | (8 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.8 μg | (27 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 2 mg | (2 %) | ||
Potassium | 567 mg | (14 %) | ||
Calcium | 75 mg | (8 %) | ||
Magnesium | 139 mg | (46 %) | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | (24 %) | ||
Iodine | 47 μg | (24 %) | ||
Zinc | 3.3 mg | (41 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 1.9 g | |||
Uric acid | 124 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 68 mg |
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Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 shallot
- 1 ¼ cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Sambal oelek
- 4 ozs Couscous (instant)
- 1 lemon
- 1 pinch honey
- salt
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 ozs small Prawn (cooked)
- ½ ripe Avocado (about 100 grams)
- peppers
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
![Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 1 Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 1](https://images.eatsmarter.com/sites/default/files/styles/120x90/public/spicy-couscous-salad-preparation-step-1-503821.jpg)
Peel the shallot and chop finely. Bring to a boil with 250 ml (approximately 1 cup) of broth and ¾ teaspoon sambal oelek.
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Place couscous in a heat-proof bowl, pour in the boiling liquid and let soak according to package instructions.
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Meanwhile, cut lemon in half and squeeze the juice. Mix remaining broth with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and honey and season with salt. Whisk in oil.
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Rinse prawns briefly, pat dry with paper towels and mix with the dressing.
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Pit half an avocado, peel and dice the flesh. Immediately sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season lightly with pepper.
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Fluff couscous with a fork. Add prawns and avocado and mix in. Season salad with remaining sambal oelek, remaining lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.