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