BEET, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS

Beet, Spinach and Goat Cheese Couscous image

Provided by English_Rose

Time 10m

Yield 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large orange, zest and juice
5 ounces couscous
1 ounce walnuts, chopped (optional)
3 ounces firm goat cheese, crumbled
6 dried apricots, chopped
4 small beets, cooked, quartered
2 ounces spinach leaves
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juice

Steps:

Put the orange zest, juice and 7tbs water in a small pan and bring to the boil,.
Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over it. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 minutes.
Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beets and seasoning.
Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette) then toss well.
Pack into sealed containers with the spinach sat on top so it does not go soggy.
When ready to eat, toss spinach through the rest of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 328.7, Carbohydrate 93.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 29, Protein 22.6