This post comes from our contributor Jill of a Better Happier St. Sebastian.
Roasted Pumpkin, Kale + Couscous Salad
1 small red kuri pumpkin
1 cup Israeli couscous
2 cups kale
2 tbs olive oil, divided
1 tbs cumin
1/2 tbs garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 cup roasted garlic pumpkin seeds (recipe to follow)
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses vinaigrette (recipe to follow)
Preheat oven to 400°. Using a very sharp knife, cut pumpkin into quarters. Using a spoon,
remove seeds and pulp. On a large baking sheet, rub pumpkin with 1 tbs olive oil and coat
with cumin, salt and pepper. Roast until flesh is fork tender, approximately 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm 1/2 tbs olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Toast the couscous
until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cup water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil,
stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes. After time has elapsed, stir the
couscous, remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium skillet over high heat, warm 1/2 tbs olive oil until shimmering. When oil is hot,
sauté kale, garlic powder, salt and pepper until kale has wilted, about 3 minutes.
Combine kale, couscous, and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and dress with vinaigrette. To
serve, top roasted squash pieces with couscous salad.
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
In a cast iron skillet over high heat, toast pumpkin seeds, stirring constantly until they are
puffed and crackling. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl. While still warm, mix
with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
1 tbs pomegranate molasses
1 1/2 tbs cider vinegar
2 tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
In a small nonreactive bowl, whisk to combine pomegranate molasses, cider vinegar, olive
oil, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
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This looks amazing. Simple, healthy, delicious. I will be making it this week!
Cute presentation! And the recipe sounds great. Thanks for the great idea!
Mmh it seems so good !
I love the plates and the table tho :)
I post a pumpkin recipe too, but it’s pretty poor compared to this one ^^
xoXo <3
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Great recipe – yummie!
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Mmm! I love couscous. Pinning this so fast.
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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This sounds so delicious! I love cooking during the holiday season!!!
This looks to DIE for! I am going to replace the couscous with Quinoa since I am Gluten Intolerant but I cannot wait to make this tasty fall dish!
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