Beef And Pearl Couscous

Heart healthy (low saturated fat and low in sodium) and high protein

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 300g raw pearl couscous
  • 500 ml boiling water
  • 5 spring onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Basil, finely chopped
  • 2 Zucchini, diced
  • 400g Beef, diced
  • 2 tbsp Rosemary
  • 1 Red onion, sliced
  • 1 Capsicum, diced
  • 200g Mushroom, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic and lemon zest dressing:

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Extra lemon for serving.

Method

  1. In a saucepan add boiling water and pearl couscous. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl add the beef, olive oil and rosemary and stir until well coated. place in fridge to marinate.
  3. In a saucepan add the onion, capsicum and zucchini. Place over medium heat and cook until soft.
  4. Add spring onion, beef and mushrooms. Cook until beef is browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once the pearl couscous is cooked add the parsley and basil and still until combined.
  6. In a food processor, process garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. Combine the couscous with the beef mixture and drizzle over lemon dressing.
  8. Serve with a lemon wedge and enjoy!

Nutrition Information per serve

  • Energy: 539 Cals
  • Total Fat: 15.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.4.g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 66.8g
  • Dietary fibre: 5.3g
  • Sugar: 8.3g
  • Protein: 32.8g
  • Sodium: 346.8 mg