Recipe by Deedee Stovel

Autumn Toasted Couscous Salad

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6 Servings
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Contains

- Gluten - Wheat

Israeli couscous, a larger version of Moroccan couscous, is the size of peppercorns, has a nutty flavor, and is ideal for salads. Toasting the couscous deepens its flavor and enhances this savory and colorful mix of pumpkin, fennel, and cranberries, brightened with specks of parsley.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh pumpkin, seeds and fibers removed, cut into chunks

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8 ounces Gefen Israeli Couscous (about 1 and 1/4 cups)

  • 1 and 1/2 cups Kedem Apple Juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

  • 1/2 cup finely minced fresh parsley

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fennel root

  • 1/4 cup minced red onion

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • freshly ground Gefen Black Pepper

Directions

Prepare the Pumpkin

1.

Microwave the chunks of pumpkin on high for five minutes, or until almost tender.

2.

When cool enough to handle, peel the pumpkin, and coarsely chop enough to make two cups. Store the remainder in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Prepare the Couscous

1.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook for two to three minutes, until the couscous browns a bit. Add the apple juice, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add the pumpkin and cook for one to two minutes longer, stirring to blend the flavors and color.

To Serve

1.

Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt, and cool slightly. Toss with the parsley, cranberries, fennel, and onion. Stir in the grapeseed oil and vinegar. Season with a few grinds of pepper. Taste and add more salt, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Credits

This recipe is excerpted from The Pumpkin Cookbook, 2nd edition (Storey, 2017).

Autumn Toasted Couscous Salad

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Stacey Silverman
Stacey Silverman
27 days ago

Can I freeze this?

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Chana Fox
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Reply to  Stacey Silverman
25 days ago

Hi Stacey,
You can certainly try freezing it. The texture will change slightly.

-Chana Tzirel from Kosher.com