ingredients
2 c leeks, sliced
1 c fennel, sliced
2-3 small beets, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 blood orange
½ c dry couscous
¼ c olive oil
1 c veggie broth
arugula
pistachios
pepper
salt
Roasted Beet & Citrus Couscous Salad
Roasted Beet & Citrus Couscous Salad
preheat
Preheat oven to 400°.
Step 1
In baking dish combine sliced fennel, leeks, beets, thyme, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Step 2
Roast in oven 40–45 minutes, stirring at the ½ way point.
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Step 3
Remove when beets can be easily pierced with fork.
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Step 4
In saucepan, bring 1 cup veggie broth, 1 tsp olive oil and pinch of salt to a boil.
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Step 5
Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.
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Step 6
For dressing, slice ½ blood orange into moons and juice other half.
Step 7
Whisk blood orange juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Step 8
Layer arugula, with warm couscous and roasted veggies.
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Step 9
Finish with blood orange slices and drizzle dressing.