Zesty couscous and tofu salad

Author: Sally Travis

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 30 mins marinating

Ingredients

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300g pack tofu

Marinade

1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt

1 teaspoon cumin

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup couscous

2 cups hot vegetable stock

¼ cup raisins

1 lemon, zest and juice

3 tablespoons chopped coriandercilantroX

⅓ cup sunflower seeds, toasted

5 spring onions, sliced

½ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

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1 Cut tofu in 1cm-sized cubes. Place in a bowl and add marinade ingredients. Gently stir to coat tofu. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2 Place couscous in a bowl and cover with stock. Leave for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3 Once couscous has cooled, mix in raisins, lemon zest and juice, coriander, sunflower seeds and spring onions. Season with pepper.

4 Heat barbecue grill. Cook tofu on each side for a few minutes, or until browned.

5 Add tofu to couscous and combine. Add more lemon juice if desired and serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 366cal

Kilojoules 1530kJ

Protein 19g

Total fat 13g

–Saturated fat 3g

Carbohydrates 40g

–Sugars 12g

Dietary fibre 5g

Sodium 360mg

Calcium 230mg

Iron 7mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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