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  • 200g couscous
  • 400g can mixed beans
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 3⁄4 small bunch of dill
    torn into sprigs
  • 2 watermelon radishes
    or 6 small ones, sliced
  • 1⁄2 cucumber
    peeled into ribbons

For the quick pickle

  • 1 large red onion
    finely sliced
  • 1⁄4 small red cabbage
    finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
    or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1⁄4 small bunch of dill
    leaves picked

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal327
    low
  • fat3g
    low
  • saturates0g
  • carbs59g
  • sugars14g
  • fibre9g
    high
  • protein13g
  • salt1.7g

Method

  • step 1

    First, make the pickle. Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl with 1 tsp flaky sea salt, then cover and set aside until needed.

  • step 2

    Mix the couscous with 280ml boiling water in a bowl, cover and leave for 4 mins, then fluff up with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans, tip into a bowl, then stir in the olive oil and chilli flakes along with a little seasoning.

  • step 4

    Mix most of the dill through the couscous and season. To assemble, spoon the quick pickle, couscous, radishes, beans and cucumber into separate parts of each bowl. Top the pickle with the reserved dill and grind over some black pepper.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2021

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