Coconut Couscous with Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas

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An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with spiced coconut pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower florets. The dish has a stew-like texture and is garnished with cilantro.

Cooking up in 40 minutes, this creamy coconut couscous with golden roasted cauliflower and chickpeas is a flavorful vegan dinner possibility. It’s made with easy substances, like pearl couscous, vegetable inventory, canned coconut milk, cauliflower, cilantro, lime, crimson onion, canned chickpeas, and pantry spices. You solely want one pot on the range and a baking sheet. Crammed with richness and vibrant spices, a number of veg, and chickpeas for plant-based satiation, this simple recipe is sure to work its manner into your dinner rotation.

An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with spiced coconut pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower florets. The dish has a stew-like texture and is garnished with cilantro. A small dish with lime wedges is nearby.An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with spiced coconut pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower florets. The dish has a stew-like texture and is garnished with cilantro. A small dish with lime wedges is nearby.
An overhead shot shows an individual serving of coconut pearl couscous with roasted cauliflower and chopped cilantro on top. Chickpeas are also seen in the saucy mixture. A spoon is sticking out of the shallow bowl.An overhead shot shows an individual serving of coconut pearl couscous with roasted cauliflower and chopped cilantro on top. Chickpeas are also seen in the saucy mixture. A spoon is sticking out of the shallow bowl.
An overhead shot shows ingredients for a vegan stew-like dish.An overhead shot shows ingredients for a vegan stew-like dish.
An overhead shot shows a pile of cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzled with oil and dusted with spices.An overhead shot shows a pile of cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzled with oil and dusted with spices.

I’m thrilled to share this principally one-pot meal, impressed by the flavors of coconut milk curries which are well-liked in Southeast Asian delicacies. I really like the bouncy texture of quick-cooking pearl couscous, which is made out of a mix of wheat flour and water. It pairs so effectively with our do-it-yourself spice mix, garlic, coconut milk, and lime. You wind up with a lsightly saucy and luxurious texture–the right touchdown spot for some caramelized roasted cauliflower.

I’ve you make up a spice mix earlier than you even start cooking. It’s a 10-spice mix with a few of our favourites like cumin, coriander, sumac, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, and extra. Half goes on the cauliflower earlier than it roasts within the oven. I exploit the opposite half within the fragrant base for the couscous. You get a stunning golden color from the turmeric and only a actually strong taste general.

The couscous bubbles away on the range in vegetable inventory earlier than a giant, luscious pour of coconut milk finishes it off. A beneficiant squeeze of recent juice livens every part up. I do prefer to serve this dish with extra lime wedges on the facet.

Substitutions & Additions:

  • Orzo can sub in for pearl couscous right here with none modifications to the recipe. Delallo makes a superb gluten-free orzo for these which are allergic to gluten.
  • If you wish to up the veggies, I like to recommend including 2 cups of child spinach on the finish of the simmering time.
  • I like a drizzle of chili oil or some chili crisp on prime of mine as effectively.

Followers of this recipe will little doubt love my Spice-Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils. There’s simply one thing about coconut and cauliflower collectively! Additionally, my Candy Potato Coconut Milk Stew with Lentils & Kale is one other winner with an identical taste profile.

An overhead shot shows coconut milk being poured into a pot with cooked pearl couscous and chickpeas.An overhead shot shows coconut milk being poured into a pot with cooked pearl couscous and chickpeas.
An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with spiced coconut pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower florets. The dish has a stew-like texture and is garnished with cilantro. A small dish with lime wedges is nearby.An overhead shot shows a braiser pot filled with spiced coconut pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower florets. The dish has a stew-like texture and is garnished with cilantro. A small dish with lime wedges is nearby.
A 3/4 angle, up close shot shows a braiser pot with spiced pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower. The dish is saucy with coconut milk and topped with chopped cilantro.A 3/4 angle, up close shot shows a braiser pot with spiced pearl couscous, chickpeas, and roasted cauliflower. The dish is saucy with coconut milk and topped with chopped cilantro.
An overhead shot shows an individual serving of coconut pearl couscous with roasted cauliflower and chopped cilantro on top. The portion is partially eaten. Chickpeas are also seen in the saucy mixture. A spoon is sticking out of the side of the shallow bowl and a squeezed out lime wedge is nearby.An overhead shot shows an individual serving of coconut pearl couscous with roasted cauliflower and chopped cilantro on top. The portion is partially eaten. Chickpeas are also seen in the saucy mixture. A spoon is sticking out of the side of the shallow bowl and a squeezed out lime wedge is nearby.

Creamy Coconut Couscous with Golden Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas

Lush and flavorful coconut pearl couscous with golden roasted cauliflower and chickpeas is an additional hearty vegan dinner that cooks up in 40 minutes.