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Spicy Couscous Salad

Spicy Couscous Salad

with Prawns and Avocado
15 min.
Time:
368
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
79 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
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
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Preparation
1.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 1

Peel the shallot and chop finely. Bring to a boil with 250 ml (approximately 1 cup) of broth and ¾ teaspoon sambal oelek.

2.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 2

Place couscous in a heat-proof bowl, pour in the boiling liquid and let soak according to package instructions.

3.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 3

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.

4.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 4

Rinse prawns briefly, pat dry with paper towels and mix with the dressing.

5.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 5

Pit half an avocado, peel and dice the flesh. Immediately sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and season lightly with pepper.

6.
Spicy Couscous Salad preparation step 6

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.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie368 cal.(18 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates48 g(32 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage8.5 g(28 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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.

Even smarter

Even smarter

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!

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