Zaatar-roasted Savoy cabbage & fruity Moroccan couscous
Prep
10 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that tastes far more impressive than the effort required. The beauty of this dish lies in how the zaatar's earthy spices transform humble Savoy cabbage into something truly special, while the fruity Moroccan couscous brings warmth and complexity. What I love most is that the whole thing comes together in just 35 minutes from start to table, making it perfect for busy evenings. Savoy cabbage is packed with vitamin C and fiber, so you're getting real nutrition alongside incredible flavor. The tangy Greek yogurt at the end ties everything together beautifully, adding a creamy freshness that balances the spiced warmth.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1essential onion(thinly sliced)
- 1 clove/sgarlic clove( clove garlic, sliced)
- 1savoy cabbage
- 1 tbspzaatar(Zaatar, plus a large pinch)
- 410 gramsmoroccan spiced fruity couscous
- 1lemon(scrubbed then zested and cut into 5 wedges)
- 150 gramsessential greek style yogurt
- 1chilli flakes(Pinch chilli flakes (optional))
- 1 tbsptomato purée
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 220ºC, gas mark 7. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Stir in the onion and garlic. Season and cook for 10 minutes to soften gently.
- 2
Meanwhile, cut the cabbage into 8 wedges. Line a large baking tray or oven tray with baking parchment. Lay the cabbage on the tray and rub with the remaining 3 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp zaatar until well coated. Arrange the wedges in 1 layer and roast for 10 minutes, then turn them over and roast for 8-10 minutes more, until the cabbage is tender and charred at the edges.
- 3
When the onions are softened, add the couscous and a splash of water and warm through thoroughly. Add the lemon zest.
- 4
Combine the yogurt, chilli flakes (if using) and tomato purée in a small bowl. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon from one of the wedges, then sprinkle the top with the large pinch of zaatar. Serve the cabbage on a bed of couscous, with the flavoured yogurt on the side and lemon wedges to squeeze over.
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