Beet, spinach & goat’s cheese couscous

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
62%
Beet, spinach & goat’s cheese couscous
10 min.
2
718kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and nutritious meal that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than this vibrant Beet, Spinach & Goat’s Cheese Couscous. This dish is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, making it both satisfying and refreshing. With the earthy taste of roasted beets, the creaminess of goat’s cheese, and the burst of citrus from fresh orange and lemon juice, it’s a combination that will awaken your taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it's also incredibly healthy, offering a great source of fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. The added walnuts give a satisfying crunch, while the dried apricots add a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the savory ingredients.

Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and can easily be packed into containers for a portable meal. It’s vegetarian, very healthy, and has become a favorite among those who enjoy tasty, wholesome food. Plus, it’s flexible enough to adapt to your tastes — you can swap ingredients or add extra herbs and spices to make it your own. Whether you’re meal prepping or just in need of a nutritious meal, this Beet, Spinach & Goat’s Cheese Couscous is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  •  orange zest 
  • 140 couscous 
  • 25 walnuts 
  • 85 goat cheese firm crumbled
  •  apricot dried roughly chopped
  • small beets cooked quartered
  • handfuls pkt spinach 
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Put the orange zest, juice and 100ml water in a small pan and bring to the boil.
  2. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over.
  3. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins. Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beetroot and seasoning.
  4. Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette), then toss well. Pack in two sealed containers, with the spinach sat on top (it wont go soggy when layered up this way). When ready to eat, toss the spinach through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories718kcal
Protein12.48%
Fat39.34%
Carbs48.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
107.2
Glycemic Load
44.19
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.929130678592%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.79mg
Kaempferol
1.91mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:717.62kcal
35.88%
Fat:32.08g
49.36%
Saturated Fat:9.04g
56.52%
Carbohydrates:88.38g
29.46%
Net Carbohydrates:76.78g
27.92%
Sugar:23.98g
26.64%
Cholesterol:19.55mg
6.52%
Sodium:307.29mg
13.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.91g
45.81%
Vitamin K:155.47µg
148.07%
Manganese:1.84mg
91.76%
Vitamin A:4194.74IU
83.89%
Folate:258.75µg
64.69%
Fiber:11.61g
46.43%
Copper:0.92mg
46.16%
Phosphorus:364.65mg
36.47%
Vitamin C:27.25mg
33.02%
Potassium:1136.26mg
32.46%
Magnesium:125mg
31.25%
Iron:4.71mg
26.17%
Vitamin E:3.91mg
26.1%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.89%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.11%
Vitamin B3:4.17mg
20.83%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.93%
Calcium:165.7mg
16.57%
Vitamin B5:1.65mg
16.45%
Zinc:2.15mg
14.36%
Selenium:3.75µg
5.35%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%