CHICKPEA, TURMERIC PEARL COUSCOUS & CREAMY HARISSA SALAD (MEAL-PREP)

Name: CHICKPEA, TURMERIC PEARL COUSCOUS & CREAMY HARISSA SALAD (MEAL-PREP)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 cup dry whole wheat pearl couscous; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 head of red cabbage shredded; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup raisin; 4 shredded carrots; 1 cucumber diced; 3 cups cooked chickpeas; 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped; 1/4 cup crushed almonds; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds soaked and drained; 2 tbsp hemp seeds; 1/2 cup citrus juice (I used 1 lemon and 1/2 a grapefruit); 1.5 tbsp maple syrup; pinch of salt

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:5min

This meal prep is so delicious and comes together in under 20 minutes, with couscous being the only part that requires cooking. I love adding turmeric to my grains when it fits the flavour profile, and the added black pepper and olive oil bring extra taste but also boost the curcumin absorption (that’s the active ingredient in turmeric). Combined with the chickpeas and crunchy veggies it’s an absolute dream for your taste buds, and the creamy harissa dressing really makes it! It’s sweet, spicy and tangy all at the same time. Here I used lemon and grapefruit, but orange would also work very well. For a gluten-free option, you can use quinoa or brown rice.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:13 GMT