VEGETABLE TAGINE SALAD (VEGETARIAN)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped into 2cm pieces (to give 300g)
• 1 carrot, sliced 2cm thick
• 1 zucchini, sliced 2cm thick
• 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 2 tbs Moroccan seasoning
• 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
• 1 cup (200g) couscous
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable stock, heated
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked
• 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked
• 2 tbs flaked almonds, toasted
• 170g tub tzatziki

• METHOD

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin, carrot and zucchini with the chickpeas, Moroccan seasoning and 2 tablespoons oil. Stir well so the vegetables are evenly coated in the oil and spices, and season. Arrange in a single layer on the baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and just tender.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Pour over the hot stock, cover with plastic wrap and stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains with a fork to separate.
  • 4
    Whisk together the lemon juice and zest with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • 5
    Stir the dressing into the couscous. Gently toss the roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, onion, mint and coriander with the couscous.
  • 6
    Spoon the salad onto plates and sprinkle over the toasted almonds. Serve with the tzatziki.
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