Ocean trout couscous

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  4 Servings


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lemon, mint and tzatziki take you to the shores of the Mediterranean in 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 190g (1 cup) couscous


• 2 zucchini, ends trimmed, thinly sliced


• 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind


• 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice


• 250ml (1 cup) boiling water


• 1 tablespoon olive oil


• 1 x 420g can Chickpeas, drained, rinsed


• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves


• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped


• 1 x 175g pkt smoked ocean trout, flaked


• 125g (1/2 cup) bought tzatziki

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Combine the couscous, zucchini, lemon rind and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a large heatproof bowl. Add the water and oil. Cover and set aside for 4 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Stir in chickpeas, coriander, mint and ocean trout. Season with salt and pepper.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Divide among serving bowls and top with a dollop of tzatziki to serve.
  
  
  

• Diabetes friendly


• Low kilojoule


• Low sugar


• Lower gi

Nutrition

• 1606 kj

  Energy




• 11g

  Fat Total




• 2g

  Saturated Fat




• 6g

  Fibre




• 20g

  Protein




• 32mg

  Cholesterol




• 306.88mg

  Sodium




• 5g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 48g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

Couscous is almost as quick and simple to prepare as a cup of tea, making it a real time-saver.

• Author: Heidi Flett


• Image credit: Alan Benson


• Publication: Australian Good Taste

Source: taste.com.au