Beetroot, pea and mint couscous

Ingredients

serves 2

• 100g couscous
• 2 large beetroots, chopped
• 50g peas, cooked
• 50g edamame beans, cooked
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt, to taste
• Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the couscous and boiled water, pouring until the water is 0.5cm above the couscous. Set aside for 10 mins. Add the lemon juice and leftover beetroot juice.
2. Using a fork, loosen the couscous. Add the garlic, turmeric, salt, pepper, mint and olive oil, then mix well.
3. Add the peas, edamame and beetroot, then mix together. Add a drizzle more olive oil, season with black pepper and stir again.