Couscous + Shrimp Meal Prep Bowls
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
5 -6 meal prep bowls
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Calories
620 kcal
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Cuisine
Greek
Couscous + Shrimp Meal Prep Bowls
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These easy Meal Prep Bowls are the perfect grab-and-go lunch for a busy week. Prep these on a Sunday and have a healthy meal to grab all-week-long.
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Ingredients
For the couscous
- 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4-1/2 lemon
For the shrimp
- 650-750 g (about 1.5 lbs) defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Greek yogurt sauce
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
For the stewed tomatoes
- 2 pints Baby tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Toppings
- 2 cups chopped cucumber
- 5-6 Lemon wedges
- fresh herbs like mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the couscous
- Cook the couscous: Put a medium pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add the chicken broth and salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the couscous, stir and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for about 10-14 minutes or until it’s absorbed all the broth. Add in the drained and rinsed chickpeas and cover for a few minutes with a lid. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Squeeze over the juice of half or quarter of a lemon depending on your tastes. Taste and adjust with more salt if desired. Set aside.
For the stewed tomatoes
- Start by heating a tall-sided skillet or medium pot over high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and tomatoes, cooking for 3-5 minutes with the lid on, gently shaking the pan occasionally, until tomatoes are just blistered and starting to burst. Turn to medium heat and add garlic and pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 more minutes stirring often. Remove the pot from the heat and put the tomatoes into a bowl to cool.
For the shrimp
- Cook the shrimp: Dry defrosted shrimp well with a paper towel and then add to a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir and set aside. Turn a large frying pan to medium-high heat. Once warm, turn to medium heat and add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
For the Greek yogurt sauce
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh mint and fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning or thickness to your taste with more salt/pepper or more yogurt.
Assemble the bowls
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the ingredients between 5-6 bowls or meal prep containers starting with the couscous on the bottom and then layer the shrimp, chopped cucumber, blistered tomatoes and a dollop of the yogurt sauce. Add a lemon wedge and fresh herbs to garnish.
Notes
- If you love our meal prep bowls, try these Meal Prep Greek Bowls
- If couscous isn't for you, substitute with your favourite grain like quinoa or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
620kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
57.8g
(19%)
Protein
39.2g
(78%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4.7g
(24%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
17.1g
Cholesterol
183.2mg
(61%)
Sodium
1432.9mg
(60%)
Fiber
7.2g
(29%)
Sugar
7.2g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5-6 meal prep bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.8g | 19% |
| Protein | 39.2g | 78% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.1g | 86% |
| Cholesterol | 183.2mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1432.9mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 7.2g | 29% |
| Sugar | 7.2g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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