Zesty couscous and tofu salad
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 4
Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins marinating
Total cost: $11.92 / $2.98 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 300g pack tofu
- Marinade
- 1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups hot vegetable stock
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped coriander
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
- 5 spring onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Cut tofu in 1cm-sized cubes. Place in a bowl and add marinade ingredients. Gently stir to coat tofu. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2 Place couscous in a bowl and cover with stock. Leave for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3 Once couscous has cooled, mix in raisins, lemon zest and juice, coriander, sunflower seeds and spring onions. Season with pepper.
4 Heat barbecue grill. Cook tofu on each side for a few minutes, or until browned.
5 Add tofu to couscous and combine. Add more lemon juice if desired and serve.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 366cal
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Kilojoules 1530kJ
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Protein 19g
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Total fat 13g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 40g
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–Sugars 12g
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Dietary fibre 5g
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Sodium 360mg
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Calcium 230mg
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Iron 7mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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