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Appetizer for 6

Pearl Couscous Salad

$7.08for 470 minServes 6

Roasted squash, pearl couscous, chickpeas, vegetables, feta, and parsley come together with a tangy tahini dressing.

Pearl Couscous Salad

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical2 lb$2.58Typical price
Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical0.3 lb$0.34Typical price
Quinoa, 7 oz$0.20/oz typical7 oz$1.41Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical0.4 lb$0.93Typical price
Canned beans, 7.5 oz$0.09/oz typical7.5 oz$0.67Typical price
Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical0.4 lb$0.52Typical price
Fresh tomatoes, 0.45 lb$1.99/lb typical0.45 lb$0.93Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.37Typical price
Feta, 2.5 oz$0.70/oz typical2.5 oz$1.75Typical price
Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical1 oz$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown$10.62

Swaps

  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesVinegarHoney or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

  • 70 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.77 per serving$7.08 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper (optional)
  • 1 L water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 packages (7 oz) pearl couscous
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 can chickpeas
  • 1 purple onion
  • 2 small tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1/2 cup feta
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F.
  2. Peel and cube the squash, slice the carrots, and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables on a baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes, until tender.
  4. Boil the water with salt and oil in a large pot, add the couscous, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Chop the peppers, onion, tomatoes, and parsley, and drain the chickpeas.
  6. Whisk the tahini, vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, turmeric, pepper, and water in a small bowl.
  7. Cool the couscous briefly, then toss it with the roasted vegetables, chopped produce, chickpeas, feta, and dressing.

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