Buckwheat and roasted butternut tabbouleh
Middle Eastern 30 Mins Prep · 45 Mins Cook
- Soak the buckwheat in a bowl of water overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Cut the butternut in half and slice each half in 2cm-thick half rounds.
- Toss the butternut slices, harissa and 1 tbsp of pomegranate molasses and 4 tbsp of oil in a bowl and season with half the salt. Place on a baking tray and roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender and caramelised.
- Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil over a high heat.
- Drain the buckwheat and add to the boiling water along with the rest of the salt. Cook for approx. 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
- Roughly chop the herbs. Finely slice the spring onions. Juice the lemon.
- Transfer the buckwheat to a large bowl along with the almonds, pomegranate seeds, herbs, spring onions, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and the rest of the pomegranate molasses. Season and toss to combine.
- Place on a serving platter and top with the roasted butternut and serve.
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