Pesto Greens & Giant Couscous Salad
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 15minutes
Total time is 30minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
9 Ingredients
Number of servings
4
- 200grams giant wholewheat couscous, dry
- 150grams broccoli, chopped
- 150grams asparagus, chopped
- 100grams green beans, chopped
- 75grams spinach
- 190grams pesto
- 1tablespoons garlic cloves, crushed
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 medium capsicum, diced, deseeded
Nutrition per serving
1740kJ / 415Cal
1740 Kilojoules or 415 Calories
20% of daily energy intake*
Protein
14.0grams
Fat
22.9grams
Carbs
35.0grams
Sugars
5.0grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
This greens & giant couscous salad is packed with veggies and dressed with herby pesto.
Instruction tip
Add freshly grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts if you want to make this salad into a more substantial meal.
Method
Step 1 of 3
Bring 500ml of water to the boil in a large pot and cook the couscous for 10 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed. Set aside to cool in a large bowl.
Step 2 of 3
Place the broccoli, asparagus, sugarsnaps, spinach and garlic in a large saucepan over a medium high heat, add a tablespoon of pesto and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender.
Step 3 of 3
Pour the remaining pesto and green vegetable mix over the cooked couscous, add lemon juice and black pepper and mix well to combine before serving.
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