Moroccan Inspired Couscous Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 425F.
- 2Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- 3Combine cauliflower with olive oil, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat.
- 4Place the seasoned cauliflower on a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add pearl couscous, and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- 6Add veggie broth to the couscous, bring to a simmer, cover, and lower the heat. Cook for 8-10 minutes, then remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- 7Combine turmeric, paprika, and garlic in a small bowl.
- 8Heat olive oil in a mini saucepan or small skillet. Add cumin and coriander seeds and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 9Pour the hot oil and toasted seeds over the spices and garlic in the small bowl. Let cool for a few minutes.
- 10Add honey/maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the dressing mixture and stir until emulsified.
- 11Chop mint, parsley, dates, and almonds.
- 12In a large bowl, add the cooked couscous, cauliflower, chickpeas, almonds, raisins/dates, mint, and parsley.
- 13Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- 14Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 0.5 large head cauliflower, chopped into bite sized florets
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1.5 cups veggie stock
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 540ml can chickpeas
- 0.25 cup chopped mint
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
- 0.25 cup chopped almonds
- 0.25 cup raisins or chopped dates
Equipment
large bowlsilicone lined baking sheetsaucepanforksmall bowlmini saucepansmall skillet
Tips
- This salad is full of textural variety with tender cauliflower, chewy couscous, whole crunchy spices, crisp herbs, chewy dates and crunchy almonds.
- Stay cozy this fall and eat your veggies.
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