Spiced beef and pearl couscous salad
Discover a tantalizing Spiced Beef and Pearl Couscous Salad recipe that's bursting with flavors! Featuring tender beef fillets, vibrant zucchini and carrots, and a medley of aromatic spices, this wholesome dish is completed with crunchy almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh spinach. Perfectly balanced and deliciously satisfying, it's a must-try meal for any food lover.
- 14 Apr 2024
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 14 Ingredients
Experience a harmonious blend of flavors and textures with our Spiced Beef and Pearl Couscous Salad. This dish combines marinated beef fillets, perfectly seasoned pearl couscous, and a medley of fresh vegetables for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe elevates the everyday salad into something truly memorable.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to moderate heat.
- Rinse and dry the beef fillets, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the pearl couscous and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly golden.
- Pour in the chicken gravy and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, ginger, and paprika.
- Rub this spice mixture evenly onto the beef fillets.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) or longer to your desired doneness.
- Transfer the beef to a plate, cover with foil, and let it rest.
- While the beef is resting, cut the zucchini and carrots into thin strips or ribbons using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline slicer.
- In a large bowl, combine the raw zucchini, carrots, spinach leaves, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley.
- Add the cooked pearl couscous to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp vinegar over the salad, and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top.
- Thinly slice the rested beef fillets.
- Plate the couscous salad, and arrange the sliced beef on top.
- Garnish with a few extra parsley leaves or a sprinkle of additional toasted almonds if desired.
Tips:
- To ensure the beef fillets are tender and juicy, let them rest at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before cooking.
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat before adding them to the salad; this will bring out their natural oils and flavor.
- Make sure to fluff the couscous with a fork after cooking to prevent it from clumping together.
- For added freshness, you can sprinkle some lemon zest over the finished salad.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preference.
Your Spiced Beef and Pearl Couscous Salad is now ready to serve! The tender beef fillets, combined with the flavorful couscous and fresh vegetables, make for a hearty and delicious meal. Enjoy this salad as a main course or a substantial side dish, and relish the compliments that are sure to come your way.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 630 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 590kcal | 24% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 60g | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
| Fiber 7g | 18% |
| Sugar 18g | 17% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 30g | 34% |
| Saturated 8g | 25% |
| Cholesterol 150mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 370ug | 41% |
| Choline 160mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 0.34mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 1.17mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B3 13mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 1.78mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B9 110ug | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 7ug | 305% |
| Vitamin C 50mg | 57% |
| Vitamin E 4.61mg | 31% |
| Vitamin K 150ug | 127% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 140mg | 11% |
| Copper, Cu 0.49mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 9mg | 80% |
| Magnesium, Mg 130mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus, P 650mg | 52% |
| Potassium, K 1610mg | 47% |
| Selenium, Se 60ug | 114% |
| Sodium, Na 550mg | 36% |
| Zinc, Zn 9mg | 82% |
| Water | |
| Water 500g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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