The Art of Healthy Eating
Lesson Twenty Three
Have you remembered the power of the fish?
Remember, it’s important to stick to two servings a week? Oil-rich fish are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce cholesterol levels in your blood. In turn, this makes your blood less sticky and less likely to clot. And you’ll be less likely you’ll suffer from heart disease or strokes.
If you’ve not had any fish this week, have some tonight. Here’s a recipe for shrimp couscous with raisins.
Ingredients
175g (6oz) raisins
350g (12 oz) couscous
About 500ml (16fl oz) basic
stock (see p47)
225g (8oz) cooked, peeled shrimps
Half a large cucumber (cubed)
1 red pepper (cubed)
1 green pepper (cubed)
4 large plum tomatoes (chopped)
4 spring onions (chopped)
1 large carrot (grated)
1 courgette (grated)
120ml spicy dressing for fish
Method
1. Put the raisins into freshly- boiled water for 1 min. Drain. Add to the couscous and cook according to packet instructions using basic stock instead of water – this usually takes about 20 mins. Stir in the shrimps when still warm.
2. Add the raw vegetables to the warm couscous mixture. Stir in the dressing. Serve while still warm, or cover with film and chill.
