Wholemeal couscous with pumpkin, chickpeas & falafel bites

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Combine the pumpkin, oil, cumin, coriander and cinnamon in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Gently toss until pumpkin is coated in spice mixture. Place on baking tray and bake until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Bring the vegetable stock to the boil over high heat.

Remove from heat and add the couscous while stirring with a fork. Cover with a lid and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.

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As a special treat, Adi is sharing a recipe that is easy for all to make, a beautiful fusion of delicious flavours topped with her unique and fabulous Falafel Bites. We hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

(Prep time: 30mins, Cooking time: 5 mins)

Serves 4 people

½ kg Cheeky Pea Falafel Bites

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1 ½ cups wholemeal couscous

700g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, cut into 2cm pieces

1 tsp olive oil

1tsp cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ½ cups vegetable stock or salted water

100g rocket leaves chopped

1 x 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

50g cherry tomatoes

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 bunch coriander, roughly chopped

Optional add-ons: mint leaves/ pomegranate/cranberries/pine nuts

For

Use a fork to separate the grains and transfer couscous to a large bowl and let it chill for a while.

Add the cooked pumpkin, rocket, chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice and coriander and gently toss until well combined.

Season with salt and pepper. Add the optional add-ons of your choice

Serve with Cheeky Pea Falafel Bites & enjoy!

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