Moroccan Couscous Salad

Serves

2

Prep Time

8 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup (75 g) dried couscous
½ tsp extra virgin coconut oil
¾ cup water
¼ cup (45 g) green or brown lentils
2 cups (480 ml) water
½ red bell pepper, chopped
4 large mint leaves, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
5 radishes, sliced
¼ cup raspberries
1 orange, peeled, chopped

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

341

Fats

18 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

41 g

Instructions

  • Pour lentils and 2 cups water into medium saucepan. Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and let lentils simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  • In separate saucepan, bring ¾ cup water to a boil. Add coconut oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in couscous, cover pan with lid, and remove pan from heat. Let pan sit for 5 minutes, then fluff couscous with fork.
  • To make dressing, mix all ingredients together in bowl and set aside.
  • Once lentils have cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Place couscous and lentils onto platter or in bowl. Top with fruit, vegetables, mint, and salad dressing. Serve.