Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin & Couscous Salad

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 14
Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin & Couscous Salad - A perfect blend of spices and flavors
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Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

750 g kent pumpkin , peeled , deseeded , cut into 2cm pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
500 g frozen broad beans
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
400 g chickpeas , rinsed , drained
30 g toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh coriander
skim yoghurt , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
357
Sugar
5g
Fat
7g
Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin & Couscous Salad is a special twist to your traditional pumpkin and couscous salad. The salad combines the best of Moroccan flavors with a nutritious blend of pumpkin, couscous, and broad beans. The dish is seasoned with a mixture of spices and is easy to prepare, making it the perfect meal for busy weekdays. It is also great for entertaining guests due to its vibrant mix of colors and flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced.
2.Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
3.Place pumpkin, oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl and toss to coat.
4.Spread evenly over the prepared tray and roast for 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
5.Place broad beans in a heatproof bowl.
6.Cover with boiling water.
7.Stand for 2 minutes or until bright green and tender.
8.Drain.
9.Place stock in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil.
10.Remove from heat and stir in couscous.
11.Cover and stand for 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed.
12.Use a fork to fluff up couscous.
13.Add chickpeas, broad beans, pine nuts, lemon juice, and chopped coriander to the couscous and stir until combined.
14.Serve warm or at room temperature with yoghurt.

PROS

Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin & Couscous Salad is full of abundant flavors and highly nutritious ingredients.

It is vegan, gluten-free, and low in fat and calories.

The dish is perfect as a main course or as a side dish to your favorite protein.

CONS

The recipe requires a few different spices and ingredients, but the result is well worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad has a lot of health benefits due to the variety of ingredients it contains.
Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A and fiber which helps maintain healthy vision and digestive health.
Broad beans are rich in protein and antioxidants which also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Couscous is high in fiber, providing energy, and promoting healthy digestion.

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