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Toasted Pearl Couscous with Sweet Potato and Cranberries
This salad combines couscous with cinnamon-roasted pecans and chunks of tender sweet potato. Quick-pickled onion and dried cranberries lend pops of color and tangy flavor. We use pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, which actually is a type of pasta. To bring out its wheaty, nutty taste, we first toast the couscous with a little olive oil before simmering with water. This autumnal salad is easy enough for a weeknight meal, but also is a perfect addition to a holiday dinner, especially since it’s delicious served at room temperature. If you like, garnish with crumbled fresh goat cheese.
4 to 6
Servings
1 hour
25 minutes active
Ingredients
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½
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the upper-middle position. In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. In a large bowl, toss together the pecans, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture. Distribute in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Toast the pecans, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside. Reserve the baking sheet.
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June 7, 2023
Perfect weeknight dinner
Since finding this recipe I’ve made it at least every other week - so easy to put together, very tasty, and wonderful the next day for lunch.
February 6, 2023
In the Rotation
I've made this three times in the last two months. Absolutely love it and love that I can use the container I can store it in to do most of the work. Thoughtful and streamlined recipe.
November 19, 2022
Delicious and simple dish
I made this as a side dish with broiled salmon. Since I had guests over, I prepped the components ahead of time. It was very easy to make and I was able to cook and talk to my guests at the same time. My husband who dislikes sweet potato loved this dish!
January 27, 2024
Great!
Easy to make. I substituted cashews for the pecans due to allergies and it all turned out great. Will definitely make again!
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