Butternut tagine and cauliflower 'couscous' recipe
With butternut squash, peppers and lentils, this vegan tagine is packed full with vibrant veggies. Serve with cauliflower 'couscous' and a sprinkling of fresh coriander.
See method- Serves 4
- 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
- 303 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 250g frozen sliced peppers
- 350g pack butternut squash & sweet potato
- 2 tbsp harissa seasoning
- 390g tin green lentils in water
- 400g tin plum tomatoes
- 1 vegetable stock pot, made up to 400ml
- 500g frozen cauliflower florets
- 10g fresh coriander, finely chopped
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1275kJ 303.0kcal
- Fat
- 8g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 1.7g
- Sugars
- 23g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 41.5gProtein 11.1gFibre 12.0g
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the onions for 6-8 mins. Add the frozen peppers, the squash mix and harissa seasoning; fry for another 6-8 mins until the peppers have defrosted.
- Add the lentils with the water in the tin, the plum tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 15-20 mins until the squash is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, put the frozen caulifower in a heatproof bowl and microwave on high* for 6-8 mins, stirring halfway, until defrosted and warm but not piping hot. Pat dry with kitchen paper and tip into a food processor. Pulse a few times to break up the forets into ‘grains’ resembling couscous. (Don’t blend too much or you’ll end up with a purée!) Transfer to a bowl and return to the microwave for 2-3 mins until warmed through. Stir in most of the coriander.
- Divide the caulifower couscous between 4 bowls and spoon over the squash tagine. Serve with the remaining coriander scattered over.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze tagine only. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
