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Couscous with Beetroot

A vibrant beetroot-infused couscous cooked with apple juice, spices, and lemon for a sweet, tangy, and wholesome side dish. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Main Ingredients Couscous, Beetroot
Cuisine American
Course Salads
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 beetroots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Method

  1. Put beetroots in the juicer and extract juice. Collect the juice in a jar. Heat olive oil in a deep non stick pan, add onions, bay leaf and saute. Halve the green chilli diagonally and add to the pan.
  2. Place couscous in a bowl, add 1 cup boiling water and mix and let it soak.When the onions soften, add apple juice and mix. Add salt, ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns and mix.
  3. Add ½ cup beetroot juice and mix. When it comes to a boil, switch off heat, add couscous and mix. Cover and let it soak well for 3-4 minutes and soften. Add lemon juice, mix and serve hot with grilled fish or chicken.

Nutrition Info

Calories 850
Carbohydrates 127.8
Protein 13.7
Fat 31.3
Other Fiber 7
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