Best 8 Bettys Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin Couscous Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing recipe for Betty's Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin Couscous Salad, a dish that marries the vibrant flavors of Morocco with the wholesome goodness of roasted pumpkin and fluffy couscous. This enticing salad, perfect for both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, promises an explosion of textures and tastes that will transport your palate to the bustling souks of Marrakech.

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MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND PUMPKIN COUSCOUS SALAD



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Israeli couscous and roasted vegetables come together in this Moroccan cauliflower and pumpkin couscous salad which is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A dollop of yoghurt dressing on top and you are good to go. Packs well for lunch the next day and can easily be prepared ahead of time for a delicious salad without the fuss.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups diced butternut pumpkin
1/2 large cauliflower (cut into small florets)
2 tsp Moroccan seasoning
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
2 cups arugula (rocket)
1 cup Israeli couscous ((also known as pearl couscous))
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup almonds (roughly chopped)
1/2 cup feta (crumbled)
1/2 cup plain Greek yoghurt
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
1 cup cilantro (corriander) sprigs

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN LAMB WITH COUSCOUS



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Flavorful lamb top round is a highly desirable cut. Lean, affordable and easy to work with, cooking this cut of meat is a great way to fall in love with lamb.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb lamb top round steak, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
2 cups couscous
3 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
10 pitted dates, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
12 dried apricots, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup diced red onion
3/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle oil over lamb, and rub ras el hanout in lamb. Set aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, toast couscous 3 to 5 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add chicken broth and salt. Heat to boiling; cover and turn off heat. Let stand 5 to 6 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Uncover, and fluff couscous with fork. Transfer couscous to large bowl. Add dates, apricots, onion, lemon juice, honey and cinnamon; toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature.
  • Place lamb steak on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 7 to 9 minutes on each side or until brown on both sides (145°F). Transfer to cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let sit 3 minutes. Cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
  • Divide couscous among 8 serving plates. Top with lamb. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD



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This easy and flavor-packed Moroccan Couscous Salad is vibrant, colorful, and fresh. Made with tender couscous, roasted veggies, chickpeas, raisins, carrots, parsley, almonds, and a delicious cumin and coriander spiced dressing.

Provided by Tania

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 cups couscous ((not Israeli couscous))
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup raisins
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cups diced eggplant
1 small red onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium carrots, grated ((use a box grater))
1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and peeled ((see note below))
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley, plus more if desired
1/2 cup slivered almonds

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!

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS



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Couscous Salad with Chickpeas and harissa roasted vegetables, a deliciously spiced dish with Moroccan flavours. Ready in about 20 minutes, this salad is absolutely delicious. The harissa paste gives it a distinctive exotic flavour and an earthy heat, while the dried fruit work beautifully with the roasted vegetables.

Provided by Daniela Apostol

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries and raisins
1 red pepper
1/2 aubergine ((eggplant))
1 1/2 cup boiling water
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 tbsp chopped parsley
salt to taste
1 cup cooked 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED SQUASH & COUSCOUS SALAD



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A lovely light and warming salad recipe that you can get prepped and into the oven in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Laura Fyfe

Categories     Mains     Jamie Magazine     Vegetables     Christmas     Dinner Party     Couscous

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 butternut squash
1 fresh green chilli
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
5 sprigs of fresh thyme
olive oil
100 g couscous
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
½ a lemon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 13.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.8 g saturated fat, Protein 6 g protein, Carbohydrate 34.7 g carbohydrate, Sugar 11.5 g sugar, Sodium 0.5 g salt, Fiber 4.7 g fibre

MOROCCAN SPICED PUMPKIN & COUSCOUS SALAD



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A simple main or side dish from Australian Good Taste magazine. Go without the yoghurt to make it a vegan dish.

Provided by Rhiannon and Matt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

750 g kent pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
500 g frozen broad beans
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
400 g chickpeas, rinsed, drained
30 g toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh coriander
skim yoghurt, to serve

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 877, Carbohydrate 104.1, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 23.3

MOROCCAN STYLE PUMPKIN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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Make and share this Moroccan Style Pumpkin and Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

750 g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces (suggests Kent pumpkin)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (500 g) packet frozen broad beans
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
30 g pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh coriander, chopped
plain yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200c. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Combine the pumpkin with the oil and spices in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the pumpkin in a single layer on the prepared baking tray and cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Turn occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the broad beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold running water: peel (discard the skins) then set aside.
  • Bring the stock to the boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff up with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pumpkin, broad beans, chickpeas, pine nuts, lemon juice and coriander leaves tossing gently to combine.
  • Taste and season. Serve with the yogurt if desired.

BETTY'S MOROCCAN ROASTED PUMPKIN & COUSCOUS SALAD



Betty's Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin & Couscous Salad image

Couscous cooked in stock, paired with roasted sweet butternut pumpkin (squash), chick peas (garbanzo beans) and roasted pepitas (small green pumpkin seeds). This salad uses a Moroccan seasoning to add a bit of zing. Best made ahead of time - add the pepitas, olive oil and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before...

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Other Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds (750g) butternut pumpkin - squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch (2cm) pieces
1 red onion, halved and each half cut wedges (i like thirds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon moroccan seasoning
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon vegetable bullion
1 tin chickpeas (garbanzo) beans
1/2 cup toasted pepitas
a hand full of roughly chopped cilantro (coriander) optional
1/2 a lemon squeezed (about 2 tablespoons of juice)
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil - extra

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).

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful pumpkins for the best results.
  • Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness.
  • Use a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and ginger, to add flavor to the couscous.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to brighten up the salad.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
  • Pair the salad with a glass of your favorite Moroccan wine.

Conclusion:

Betty's Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin Couscous Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness, while the spices and herbs give the salad a Moroccan flair. The couscous is a hearty and filling base, and the fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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