Israeli Couscous Salad
Ingredients
Kale Pesto
-
⅓
cup
olive oil, separated
-
4
cloves
garlic, peeled
-
4
cups
chopped kale, deboned and packed
-
½
cup
grated parmesan cheese, medium grate
-
3
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
-
½
cup
walnuts
-
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
Israeli Couscous
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
1½
cups
uncooked Israeli couscous
-
2
cups
water
-
3½
tablespoons
kale pesto
Spice Mix
-
1
tablespoon
garlic powder
-
1
teaspoon
chili powder
-
1
teaspoon
paprika
-
½
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
1
teaspoon
coarse salt
Vegetables
-
4
cups
butternut squash, chopped into ¾-inch chunks
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
15
oz
garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
-
1
teaspoon
maple syrup
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
-
1
small head
cauliflower, ~4 cups
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
Other Ingredients
-
½
large
red onion, minced (~½ cup)
-
1
cup
chopped fresh parsley
-
1
tablespoon
red wine vinegar
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
½
cup
feta
Instructions
- Prepare the kale pesto by sautéing garlic in olive oil, then blending with kale, parmesan, lemon juice, walnuts, and salt until creamy.
- Toast the couscous in olive oil, add water, bring to a boil, then simmer until water is absorbed. Mix in the pesto and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Mix the spices for the spice mix and toss the butternut squash with olive oil and half of the spice mix on one side of the baking sheet.
- Coat the garbanzo beans with maple syrup, spices, and spread them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the butternut squash and beans for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Prepare the cauliflower by slicing and tossing with olive oil and the remaining spices, then add to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the onion, parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and feta.
- Once the vegetables are roasted, add them to the bowl with the onion mixture, then add the couscous and toss everything together.
- Serve warm or chill in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
466
Total fat
28g
Total carbohydrates
59g
Total protein
17g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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