Balsamic Beet, Lemon, Thyme and Chili Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Balsamic Beet, Lemon, Thyme and Chili Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14 lbs fresh beets; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra leaves, to serve; 8 ounces couscous; 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth, boiling hot; salt and pepper; 2 ounces toasted pine nuts (optional); 1 lemon, zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 14 lbs fresh beets
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, plus extra leaves, to serve
8 ounces couscous
1 ¾ cups vegetable broth, boiling hot
salt and pepper
2 ounces toasted pine nuts (optional)
1 lemon, zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 425F Peel the beets, cut into 1/2in cubes and put in a roasting tin with the oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme.
2
Mix well, season and cover the tin with foil.
3
Roast for 45 minutes or until tender.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Place the couscous in a bowl, pour over the broth, cover and stand for 5 minutes.
6
Fluff the grains up with a fork.
7
Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
8
Stir the roasted beets and any roasting juices, the toasted pine nuts and the dressing into the couscous and stand for 15 minutes to allow the colour to develop.
9
Serve garnished with thyme leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14 lbs fresh beets, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Beet, Lemon, Thyme and Chili Couscous Salad falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Balsamic Beet, Lemon, Thyme and Chili Couscous Salad

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