You'll love the nutty flavor of butternut squash, especially when seasoned with dukkah, a North African mix of nuts and spices. Recipe from Vegan Everything: 100 Easy Recipes for Any Craving © Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer, 2019. Photographs © Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer, 2019. Translation © Luisa Weiss, 2019. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold. theexperimentpublishing.com
Butternut Squash Salad with Dukkah [Vegan]
Serves
4
Cooking Time
45
Ingredients You Need for Butternut Squash Salad with Dukkah [Vegan]
For the Salad:
- 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound/450 g)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red jalapeño or other fresh chile
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) instant couscous
- 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) boiling water
- 1 cup (160 g) drained cooked chickpeas
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 3 tablespoons Dukkah (see below)
For the Dukkah:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) mixed raw nuts
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
How to Prepare Butternut Squash Salad with Dukkah [Vegan]
For the Dukkah:
- Toast the nuts and the sesame, coriander, and cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden. Let cool, then transfer to a food processor.
- Add the salt and pepper and pulse to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
For the Salad:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the squash, then halve it lengthwise and remove the seeds. Brush the cut sides with 1 tablespoon of the oil and place it cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- While the squash is roasting, mince the garlic and jalapeño. Coarsely chop the parsley.
- Combine the garlic and chile with the couscous in a large bowl. Cover with the boiling water and then cover with a plate or dish towel for 10 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven. When it’s cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh from the skin with a large spoon. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Mix in the squash and chickpeas.
- Whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, parsley, and dukkah. Toss with the couscous mixture. Serve.
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