Lunch
Cherry Tomato Couscous
The health benefits of including more whole grains in our diets are many, particularly for those of us with weight loss goals.Couscous is a whole grain which is very simple to prepare and is a perfect substitute for white rice in curries, stews and casseroles.
- 2
- serves
- 142
- calories
- 3.9g
- protein
- 330g
- serving size
Protein 4gCarbs 17gFat 6gper serve
Ingredients
- 200g couscous
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely diced
- 1/2 small cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
- 1/2 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons sliced spring onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Portions
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2serves
- 200g couscous
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely diced
- 1/2 small cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
- 1/2 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons sliced spring onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Nutrition in a smaller portion
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| Nutrient | 1 serve (330 g) |
|---|---|
| Energy | 595 kJ (142 kcal) |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Total fat | 5.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.2 g |
| Sugars | 7.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | not reported |
| Sodium | 1,010 mg |
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