Coconut Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas
Ingredients
Spice Blend
-
1 ½
teaspoons
ground cumin
-
1 ½
teaspoons
paprika
-
1
teaspoon
ground coriander
-
1
teaspoon
ground turmeric
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
teaspoon
onion powder
-
½
teaspoon
ground fennel seed
-
½
teaspoon
ground ginger
-
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
½
teaspoon
sumac
Cauliflower & Coconut Couscous
-
1
medium head
cauliflower, cut into florets
-
3
tablespoons
olive oil, divided
-
1
small
red onion, small dice
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
1 ¼
cups
pearl couscous
-
1 ½
cups
cooked/canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
2 ¼
cups
vegetable stock
-
1
cup
full fat coconut milk
-
1
tablespoon
lime juice, plus extra
-
¼
cup
chopped cilantro
-
to taste
sea salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Make the spice blend by combining all the spices in a small bowl.
- Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, half of the spice blend, salt, and pepper, then roast for 35-40 minutes.
- In a pot, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the onion until soft, then add garlic and the remaining spice blend.
- Add the pearl couscous and toast for a minute, then stir in chickpeas and vegetable stock, season, and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and couscous is soft, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and lime juice, adjust seasoning, and let it thicken.
- Serve the couscous topped with roasted cauliflower and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
400
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
52g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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