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Cauliflower Couscous w. Grilled Apricots

Cauliflower Couscous w. Grilled Apricots and Vanilla-Lemon Dressing served with Serrano Wrapped and Feta Stuffed Chicken
Servings 4
Calories 419kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1/2 bundle basil leaves
  • 1/2 bundle parsley or coriander leaves
  • 1/2 bundle mint leaves
  • 100 g soft feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100 g salty pistachios, chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 mature apricots honey + coconut oil

Vanilla & Lemon dressing

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp ground vanilla
  • A pinch of salt

Serrano wrapped & feta stuffed chicken

  • 4 chicken breast
  • 4 slices of serrano ham
  • 50 g feta cheese
  • Butter or coconut oil
  • Extra: garlic and fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Prepare the couscous salad by grating the cauliflower by hand or chop it using a food processor. Coarsley chop all the herbs and mix herbs and cauliflower together in a large bowl. Add red onion, feta cheese and pistachio nuts, reserve a bit for serving. Mix all ingredients for the dressing and pour it into the salad, gently fold the salad until evenly mixed.
  • Heat a grill, a grill pan or even a regular pan. Cut apricots in halves, remove the stone and rub a little coconut oil and sugar into them. Grill the apricots until tender.
  • Rub the chicken breast in coconut oil and grill (or fry) the chicken breast briefly on each side on very high heat until golden and remove. Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast and stuff it with feta cheese and maybe a few fresh herbs or a little garlic. Wrap each breast in one pieces of serrano ham and roast them in the grill under a lit or in the oven at 200   °C/ 400 °F for 10-20 min.
  • Serve the couscous topped with grilled apricots and the chicken on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg