Lean Harissa Black Bean with Couscous, Butternut Squash & Cherry Tomatoes
Ready in about 21 minutes, this hearty black bean and couscous dish is built for fat-loss phases — 478 kcal and 27g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 120g couscous
- 80g butternut squash
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the butternut squash and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Pour just-boiled stock over the couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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3
Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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4
Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the butternut squash and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: couscous first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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