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Roast Cauliflower & Pearl Couscous Bowl

Roast Cauliflower & Pearl Couscous Bowl

with Basil Pesto & Herby Mayo
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 27, 2026
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Calories
781 kcal
Protein
21g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Almond
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Sweet Potato

½

Brown Onion

1 portion

Cauliflower

1 sachet

Garlic & Herb Seasoning

1 packet

Pearl Couscous

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten May be present: Soy.)

1 sachet

Vegetable Stock Powder

1 packet

Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Almond May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)

1 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

1 packet

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

1 packet

Dill & Parsley Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

Energy (kJ)3270 kJ
Calories781 kcal
Fat40.1 g
of which saturates4.2 g
Carbohydrate82.6 g
of which sugars20.7 g
Dietary Fibre14.4 g
Protein21 g
Sodium1143 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Cut sweet potato into bite-sized chunks. • Slice brown onion (see ingredients) into wedges. • Cut cauliflower into small florets.

2
2

• Place sweet potato, cauliflower and onion on a lined oven tray. • Drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic & herb seasoning and season with salt and pepper. • Toss to coat, spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes. • Remove veggies from oven and set aside to cool slightly.

3
3

• Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over mediumhigh heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Toast pearl couscous, stirring occasionally, until golden, 1-2 minutes. • Carefully half-fill the saucepan with water, then add a pinch of salt. • Simmer, uncovered, until tender, 14-16 minutes.

4
4

• Drain couscous and return to the pan with vegetable stock powder and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine.

5
5

• In a large bowl, combine spinach & rocket mix, roasted veggies, couscous and basil pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

TIP: Add the salad and roasted veggies to the couscous saucepan and toss everything together to save on washing up!

6
6

• Divide roast cauliflower and pearl couscous between bowls. • Sprinkle with flaked almonds and drizzle over dill & parsley mayonnaise to serve. Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the delicious mix of ingredients, with the cauliflower carrying the flavours well and pearl couscous complementing nicely.
  • Ease of prep: Many found this an easy and tasty veggie meal to prepare, with some adding extra protein for guests.
  • Suggestions: Some recommend par-cooking the cauliflower before roasting for better texture. Others enjoyed adding roast carrots or chicken.
  • Portions: Generous portion sizes satisfied most diners, with enough for two people.
  • Tweaks: A few suggested swapping the mayo for a lighter vinaigrette dressing to change things up.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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