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Warm Broccoli Couscous Salad

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A delicious and nutritious warm salad to keep you cozy in the fall and winter.
Course Main Course, Salad
Keyword big salad, couscous, couscous salad, easy salad, easy vegan salad, roasted vegetable salad, warm broccoli couscous salad, warm salad, warm vegan salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 740.5
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli broken into florets, stalks chopped or saved for another recipe
  • 15 oz chickpeas 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Fresh ingredients

  • ¼ cup pistachios or walnuts, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh dill large, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh parsley large, chopped
  • ½ cup vegan feta crumbled, optional

Couscous

  • 1 cup pearl couscous whole wheat or regular, quinoa or rice subbed
  • 1¼ cup vegetable broth plus more if needed

Tahini dressing

  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tbsp mustard heaping
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet. Add the broccoli and chickpeas to the sheet pan, and then toss in the spices and olive oil until evenly cover. Roast until the chickpeas are crispy and broccoli is tender, approximately 20 minutes.
  • While the broccoli and chickpeas roast, make your couscous. Combine the couscous with the vegetable broth in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, and then lower the heat and simmer covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender. 
  • While your couscous cooks, make your dressing. In a jar, combine all listed ingredients, and shake until a smooth dressing is formed. 
  • In a bowl, add the couscous, then your roasted chickpeas and broccoli, followed by your herbs, vegan feta and pistachio. Pour the dressing over top, and serve. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 740.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 95.8g | Protein: 32.2g | Fat: 30.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 912.2mg | Potassium: 1591.9mg | Fiber: 21.5g | Sugar: 13.8g | Vitamin A: 2384IU | Vitamin C: 309.6mg | Calcium: 250.2mg | Iron: 7.2mg