Get a nutritional load of lean protein with the clever, tasty combo of nutty chickpeas, pan-fried until golden, paired with crispy-skin hake fillet. Served on a bed of couscous, dotted with tangy tomato, spring onion & cooling cucumber. Garnished with a delicious Greek dressing. This recipe is a shore thing if you want a low-calorie, high-satisfication meal, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional) and season. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan.
FAB Fish
Return the pan to medium-high heat. Pat the hake dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub, seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional). When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl with the Couscous, add the cucumber, tomato, spring onion (to taste), Chickpeas and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous salad, top with the fish and drizzle with the Greek dressing. Finish with a crack of black pepper and enjoy, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional) and season. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan.
FAB Fish
Return the pan to medium-high heat. Pat the hake dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub, seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional). When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl with the Couscous, add the cucumber, tomato, spring onion (to taste), Chickpeas and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous salad, top with the fish and drizzle with the Greek dressing. Finish with a crack of black pepper and enjoy, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional) and season. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan.
FAB Fish
Return the pan to medium-high heat. Pat the hake dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub, seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional). When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl with the Couscous, add the cucumber, tomato, spring onion (to taste), Chickpeas and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous salad, top with the fish and drizzle with the Greek dressing. Finish with a crack of black pepper and enjoy, Chef!
Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional) and season. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan.
FAB Fish
Return the pan to medium-high heat. Pat the hake dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub, seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional). When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a bowl with the Couscous, add the cucumber, tomato, spring onion (to taste), Chickpeas and seasoning.
DINNER IS READY
Bowl up the loaded Couscous salad, top with the fish and drizzle with the Greek dressing. Finish with a crack of black pepper and enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R142.99
for 4 servings · R35.75 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Greek Dressing needs 160 mlReduced Oil Greek Dressing 300 ml 300 ml at R52.99 · 53% of packR28.26
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Tomatoes needs 4Flavourburst™ Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Chickpeas needs 240 gChilli, Chickpea & Butternut Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 40% of packR17.20
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Couscous needs 120 mlParboiled Long Grain White Rice 1 kg R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Seafood Rub
- Line-caught Hake Fillets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad?
The preparation time for Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad with couscous is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad with couscous?
The total time required to make Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad with couscous is between 30 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad?
Chickpeas, Couscous, Cucumber, Fish, Greek Dressing, Line-caught Hake Fillet/s, Line-caught Hake Fillets, NOMU Seafood Rub, Spring Onion, Spring Onions, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad?
Calories: 433, Carbs: 42 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.7 grams, Sugar: 9 grams, Salt: 788 grams
How do I prepare Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad?
DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the loaded couscous salad, top with the fish and drizzle with the Greek dressing. Finish with a crack of black pepper and enjoy, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a bowl with the couscous, add the cucumber, tomato, spring onion (to taste), chickpeas and seasoning. FAB FISH: Return the pan to medium-high heat. Pat the hake dry with paper towel, coat with the NOMU rub, seasoning and lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional). When hot, fry the hake, skin-side down, until crispy, 3-4 minutes. Flip and fry the other side until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat. CRISPY CHICKPEAS: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray or oil (optional) and season. When hot, toast the chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan. COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad?
Chickpeas, Couscous, Cucumber, Fish, Greek Dressing, Line-caught Hake Fillet/s, Line-caught Hake Fillets, NOMU Seafood Rub, Spring Onion, Spring Onions, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
How many calories does Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad have?
433 calories
How much fat content does Hake & Greek Chickpea Salad have?
grams