Bettys Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin Couscous Salad Food

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Chop the aubergine and red pepper, add the harissa paste, and mix well to coat.
• Roast in the pre-heated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 10-15 minutes until tender.
• Add the couscous, dried fruit and spices to a large bowl, pour over the boiling water, cover the bowl with a lid or a large plate, and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Use a fork to fluff it up, add the roasted vegetables, chickpeas and parsley, and stir well to combine.
• Serve it either warm or cold.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients for the dressing then set aside. Place a large saucepan or skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add oil and diced onion then cook until onion is browned and well-caramelized.
• Add pearl couscous and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally until water is absorbed and pasta is tender. Remove from heat then set aside to cool until room temperature or slightly warm.
• Transfer couscous to a large bowl and add dressing. Stir to break up couscous and coat the ingredients with dressing then add carrot, peas, bell peppers, pine nuts and parsley. Stir to combine then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
• In large bowl, place tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions and dill weed. Stir in couscous.
• In small bowl, beat lemon juice, oil and salt with wire whisk until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture and toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

ROASTED SQUASH & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375°F/gas 5.
• Peel and chop the squash into large chunks, finely chop the chilli, then place into a roasting dish.
• Scatter over the cumin seeds and thyme sprigs, then toss together with 2 tablespoons of oil. Season with sea salt and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cooked and lightly golden, turning halfway.
• Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over enough boiling water to sit 1cm above the couscous. Cover the bowl and leave for 10 minutes.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan.
• Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the lemon zest and juice, the roasted squash and 2 tablespoons of oil. Serve scattered with the pumpkin seeds.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Make the couscous: In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, turmeric, and olive oil. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Cover with a lid and remove from heat immediately. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Then fluff couscous with a fork. Add raisins, cover again, and set aside to let the couscous cool slightly.
• Roast the vegetables: On 2 large sheet pans (to avoid overcrowding), add the diced red bell peppers, diced eggplant, diced zucchini, and diced red onion. Toss with salt (about 1/2 teaspoon per sheet pan), ground black pepper, and minced garlic. Roast for about 15 minutes or until softened, tossing halfway through.
• Make the dressing: In a mason jar, combine the Dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and shake well to combine. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss prepared couscous with the raisins, the roasted vegetables, chickpeas, grated carrots, chopped parsley, and almonds. Add the dressing and toss to combine a few more times. If needed, season with more salt and pepper. Enjoy!

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken broth, turmeric powder and olive oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts to boil, add the raisins.
• Turn off the heat when it reaches a rolling boil. Immediately add the couscous and stir to spread. Let it sit for several minutes to absorb the liquids.
• Fluff the couscous using a fork or spoon to loosen.
• In a small bowl, whish together grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin and, ground coriander. Season with salt and pepper.
• See NOTE 1 below if you want to roast using oven. Heat a large heavy skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Coat the entire bottom of the pan with a thin layer of oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add the vegetables and spread evenly. Avoid to overcrowed the pan and cook in batches if needed.
• Cook without stirring for 3-5 minutes or until some browning occurs. Stir to turn the vegetables and then do the same for the other sides. Turn off heat.
• Add the cooked couscous to the roasted vegetables and toss to mix. Pour in the dressing, chopped mint, and parsley and give it a good tossing.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more parsley if desired.

MOROCCAN SPICED PUMPKIN & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
• Combine the pumpkin, oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and ginger in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Gently toss until pumpkin is coated in spice mixture.
• Place, in a single layer, on the lined tray. Bake in oven, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
• Meanwhile, cook the broad beans in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until bright green and heated through. Refresh under cold running water. Drain, then remove and discard skins.
• Bring the stock to the boil over high heat. Remove from heat and add the couscous while stirring with a fork. Cover with a lid and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer to a large bowl and add the pumpkin, broad beans, chickpeas, pine nuts, lemon juice and coriander and gently toss until well combined.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with yoghurt, if desired.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND PUMPKIN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C (395F) and line a baking tray with baking paper. Put the diced pumpkin and the cauliflower florets on the tray, drizzle with 2tsp of the olive oil, Moroccan seasoning, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pop into the oven and roast, turning occasionally for about 20 minutes, or until the pumpkin and cauliflower have a nice golden color to them.
• Place the arugula on a large serving plate or salad bowl and pop to the side until ready.
• While the veggies are roasting cook the couscous in a large saucepan of boiling water for around 8 minutes, or until tender to the touch. Once cooked, rinse under cold water, drain well and place into a large bowl with 1 tsp of olive oil and toss to combine.
• Once cooked, add the pumpkin and cauliflower to the couscous mixture in the bowl with the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, fetta and lemon juice. Toss to combine and then layer on top of the arugula (rocket) on the serving plate.
• Mix the lemon zest through the Greek yoghurt. Drizzle the yoghurt mixture over the salad and then sprinkle the cilantro sprigs over the top. Serve and enjoy.

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the water and add it to couscous in a large serving bowl, with ½ tsp of salt.
• Cover the couscous with a tea towel or lid and leave for 5 minutes.
• Take a fork and gently loosen up the couscous and add the cumin, ginger, olive oil and paprika powder. You want it nice and dry, no big clumps.
• Wash the orange and grate the zest.
• Peel and chop the orange and add it to the salad, along with the zest.
• Deseed the pomegranate (here's a helpful video) and add the seeds.
• Dice the zucchini and bell pepper finely. Add both to the salad, along with the raisins and radish slices, if using them.
• If you managed to find a fig, chop it up and add it to the salad.
• Wash and chop the parsley and any other optional herbs, again add them to the salad - for example, if you have any spare cilantro or mint knocking around, they would be perfect. Season with salt and pepper.
• Give it a good toss ;)
• That's it! You have one fresh, delicious, Moroccan couscous salad.

BETTY'S MOROCCAN ROASTED PUMPKIN & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 440oF/220C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
• 2. Place the pumpkin and onion in a bowl. Add the oil and Moroccan seasoning, toss with your hands to coat. Arrange on the tray in a single layer and bake for about 20-25 or until the pumpkin is golden and cooked.
• 3. Mean while, toast the pepitas in a small pan over a medium heat for a few minutes, being sure to shake the pan continuously - they will burn fast so keep an eye on them. Alternatively, purchase already toasted pepitas.
• 4. Place the couscous in a heat proof bowl. Add the vegetable stock to the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover with cling film and leave for 5 minutes.
• 5. Place the cooked couscous in a large salad serving bowl and add the roasted pumpkin (squash), onions, drained and rinsed chick peas (garbanzo beans). Stir well and cover. Refrigerate.
• 6. When you are just about to serve, add the pepitas, a lemon juice, extra olive oil and a cilantro (coriander).