Gabriel Gaté’s Bean, Beetroot and Pearl Couscous Salad

Author

blucouscous

Category

LOW GI

Date

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Yields

4 Servings

Ingredients
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli paste
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt
  • 8 canned baby beetroots (or freshly cooked)
  • 400 g can Four Bean Mix
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 4 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced mint leaves
  • 1Bring 3 cups of water to the boil in a saucepan and cook the pearl couscous for 10 minutes. Drain and refresh under the tap..
  • 2In a salad bowl, mix the lemon juice with the garlic, chilli paste and yoghurt.
  • 3 Peel and dice the beetroots then place in a salad bowl with the dressing. Add the rinsed, drained beans, the tomatoes, pearl couscous, onion, parsley and mint. Toss gently and serve