Couscous with Spicy Dressing and Sweet Potato Balls
Couscous
1tsp paprika
1tsp turmeric
1tbsp oil
100g couscous, or quinoa if you prefer
110ml boiling water
2 spring onions
1 large cooked red pepper sliced
4tbsp fresh chopped herbs of choice
4 small radishes sliced
Tip couscous into bowl. Add the turmeric, paprika, oil and stir. Cover with the water and set aside for about ten minutes. If you are replacing with quinoa, add the spices and oil to the dry quinoa and follow the cooking instructions on the pack.
Fluff up with a fork and cool then add the spring onions, herbs and radishes. Serve with the Greek yogurt spicy dressing and the sweet potato pakora from Aldi or you can make these veggie burgers if you have the time for it.
Greek Yogurt Dressing
2tbsp Greek Yogurt
1tsp garlic salt
1tsp harissa
a squeeze of lemon juice.
Red Bean & Sweet Potato Burgers
Makes 3 large or 6 small ball
1 Cans of red kidney beans rinsed and drained
1 small sweet potato peeled and grated
2 tbsp red onion marmalade or salsa of choice
1tsp each of cumin, sweet and smoky paprika and garlic salt
3 oz breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to season
Tip beans and sweet potato into food processor and pulse to lightly process – try not over work as it will turn to mush.
Tip out into a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, salsa and seasoning and mix well.
Damp your hands and shape into burger patties or small balls, place onto parchment paper and into the fridge for about 30 mins or longer if possible. Heat 2 tbsp rapeseed oil in a pan on a medium high heat.
Add the patties and cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes. Gently flip and do the other side. Serve with the Couscous and spicy dressing.