Moroccan Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe with Israeli Couscous

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Moroccan Pearl Couscous Salad Recipe with Israeli Couscous

This pearl couscous salad recipe uses Israeli couscous with feta, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and all the fixings of a traditional Moroccan couscous, in a tahini lemon dressing tinged with turmeric. An incredible side dish or starter to your meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 butternut squash peeled and diced into cubes
  • 2 carrots peeled and cut into rings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 200 g package of pearl couscous
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • ½ orange bell pepper
  • ½ can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 purple onion diced
  • 2 small tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup parsley
  • ½ cup feta

For tahini turmeric dressing:

  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ lemon juice of
  • dash of black pepper
  • 2 –3 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
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Instructions

  1. Bring to a boil. Add pearl couscous and cook on a boil for 8-10 minutes for regular pearl couscous, or 15-17 minutes for gluten free pearl couscous. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Peel butternut squash (or pumpkin) and carrots. Dice squash into cubes, and carrots into rings. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or reusable silicone. Roast at 400F for 30-35 minutes, until it can be pierced with a fork and is golden brown.
  3. In a blender, combine all the dressing ingredients. Blend until fully emulsified. Transfer to a jar.
  4. Combine pearl couscous, vegetables, roasted squash and feta in a large bowl. For a better presentation, arrange the couscous at the bottom of the bowl and top with vegetables in clumps.
  5. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
  6. This Israeli couscous salad with chickpeas will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The turmeric tahini dressing will keep in a jar for 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 853mg (24%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 14340IU (287%) Vitamin C 63mg (70%) Calcium 166mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 853mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 14340IU 287%
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Calcium 166mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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