Spiced Pumpkin Salad

This Spiced Pumpkin Salad is a colorful and flavorful Moroccan appetizer, bursting with warm spices and fresh ingredients. It's a delightful blend of roasted pumpkin, aromatic spices, and a zesty dressing that will awaken your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Pumpkin - 300 grams, peeled and diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpeas - 100 grams, cooked or canned, rinsed and drained
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Pomegranate seeds - 50 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, toss the diced pumpkin with olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the seasoned pumpkin on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, turning halfway through.
4. Once the pumpkin is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
6. Serve the salad topped with pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and sweetness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from pumpkin, promoting vision and immune health.
• High in fiber from chickpeas, supporting digestive health.

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