Couscous + Shrimp Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
The couscous
-
1½
cups
pearl couscous
-
3
tbsp
olive oil
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
½
yellow onion
diced
-
3½
cups
chicken stock
-
½
tsp
salt
-
1
can
chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
¼-½
lemon
for juice
The shrimp
-
650-750
g
defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
1¼
tsp
salt
-
¾
tsp
pepper
-
¾
tsp
garlic powder
-
½
tsp
onion powder
-
2
tbsp
olive oil
The Greek yogurt sauce
-
¾
cup
plain Greek yogurt
-
½
tsp
salt
-
¼
tsp
pepper
-
3
cloves
garlic
-
1
tbsp
lemon juice
-
2
tbsp
olive oil
-
1
tbsp
finely chopped fresh mint
-
2
tbsp
finely chopped fresh parsley
The stewed tomatoes
-
2
pints
baby tomatoes
-
2
tbsp
olive oil
-
2
cloves
garlic, pressed
-
pinch
salt
-
pinch
pepper
Toppings
-
2
cups
chopped cucumber
-
5-6
lemon wedges
-
fresh herbs like mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the couscous by heating olive oil in a pot, adding onion and garlic, then chicken broth and salt, bringing to a boil, adding couscous, covering, and cooking until absorbed.
- Add chickpeas to the couscous, cover for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork and add lemon juice.
- For the stewed tomatoes, heat olive oil and tomatoes in a skillet until blistered, then add garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until done.
- Prepare the shrimp by mixing with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cook in a frying pan until done.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt sauce ingredients and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the meal prep bowls by layering couscous, shrimp, cucumber, stewed tomatoes, and yogurt sauce, garnishing with lemon wedges and herbs.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
5-6 meal prep bowls
Calories
620
Total fat
27g
Total carbohydrates
57.8g
Total protein
39.2g
Sodium
1432.9mg
Cholesterol
183.2mg
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