Spinach and Pine Nut Couscous

About

This simple yet tasty couscous is complemented by fresh spinach and crunchy toasted pine nuts.

This is a great side to accompany roasted chicken or grilled lamb chops.

Ingredients

• 2 cup cauliflower rice
• 2 cup baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon, whole pieces pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon red onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup vegetable broth, bouillon or consomme
• ⅛ teaspoon salt, sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over a low/medium heat. Mince the garlic and add to the pan along with the diced onion. Sweat gently until tender.
2. Add the cauliflower rice and lemon juice and stir well to combine, cooking the rice for a minute.
3. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until all the stock has evaporated – about 5 minutes.
4. Whilst the cauliflower is cooking, add the pine nuts to a dry skillet over a low/medium heat. Toast gently until lightly golden all over. About 3 minutes.
5. Add the spinach to the pan. Season and stir through until just wilted.
6. Remove from the heat and stir through the toasted pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts

• Servings: 2
• Calories: 132.1kcal/552.7kJ (per serving)
• Fat: 10.4g (per serving)
• Carbs: 8.7g (per serving)
• Protein: 4.0g (per serving)