Pearl Couscous Salad with Baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 250g pearl couscous
- 1 sweet potato, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 tomato, cubed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Preparation
Place sweet potato on a baking dish and bake until soft & tender. I like to season with a little olive oil, salt & pepper
Bring a pot of water to the boil (about 4 cups) and add the salt & spices. The salt helps the couscous not stick together
Add the couscous and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10 mins until it has absorbed the liquid and is fluffy. Fluff up more with a fork and separate
Transfer to a large bowl and add the chopped cucumber, tomato & spinach. Add the cooked sweet potato
Season with lemon juice & maybe some cracked black pepper. Give it a good mix and serve
