Roasted Asparagus and Chickpea Couscous Salad
A springtime favourite with tahini roasted chickpeas and roasted asparagus pearl couscous. Tossed together with zesty lemon, fresh herbs, avocado and toasted pumpkin seeds for a light meal.
Ingredients
- Tahini Roasted Chickpeas
1 can (400g) Chantal Organics Chickpeas, drained and rinsed- 2 Tbsp Chantal Organics Whole Tahini
- 2 Tbsp Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Roasted Asparagus Couscous
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into thirds
- Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
- 400g pearl couscous
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 avocado, diced
- Large handful parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
instructions
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Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
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Step 2.
For the tahini roasted chickpeas, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
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Step 3.
Place the chickpeas on a lined baking tray and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden and crunchy, tossing halfway through.
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Step 4.
Meanwhile prepare the roasted asparagus couscous. Toss the asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a lined baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
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Step 5.
Heat a large saucepan to medium high heat. Drizzle oil into the pot and add couscous. Lightly toast for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
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Step 6.
Pour in vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
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Step 7.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed and the couscous is cooked through.
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Step 8.
Toss the couscous with lemon zest and juice, avocado, parsley, pumpkin seeds, asparagus and tahini roasted chickpeas.
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Step 9.
Serve and enjoy.
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Serving Suggestion:
Add your choice of cooked protein. Grilled chicken, prawns or tofu are great options.
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Tip:
Save the drained chickpea liquid from the can and use as aquafaba to make the mini pavlovas listed below.
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