Cumin-Roasted Pumpkin with Celeriac Rice
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin:
- ½ a pumpkin cut into 1cm (½-inch) rings, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- A large pinch of sea salt
For the Celeriac Rice:
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil plus extra for greasing
- 1 small leek washed, trimmed, finely sliced
- 25 g 1 ounce ginger, chopped
- 3 asparagus spears trimmed, chopped
- ¼ celeriac peeled, and riced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- A small bunch of coriander roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- ¼ teaspoon matcha powder
- Juice of ¼ a lemon
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1-2 tablespoons water if needed
To Serve:
- Rocket leaves
- Toasted coconut
Serves 1 | Calories 522 (per serving)
Prep 20 mins | Cook 30 mins |
Instructions
For the Pumpkin:
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with coconut oil.
- Toss the pumpkin slices in olive oil, then sprinkle with ground cumin and sea salt.
- Lay them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until they are lightly golden on the edges, flipping them over halfway.
For the Celeriac Rice:
- Heat a frying pan and add the coconut oil.
- Stir-fry the leek and ginger for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add the chopped asparagus and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Then, add the riced celeriac, ground cumin, tamari, and rice vinegar.
- Stir-fry until the celeriac has softened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped coriander.
For the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, matcha powder, lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
To Assemble:
- Arrange rocket leaves on a plate.
- Add the celeriac rice on top of the rocket.
- Lay the cumin-roasted pumpkin slices on top of the celeriac rice.
- Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
- Scatter toasted coconut over the dish.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Enjoy your Cumin-Roasted Pumpkin with Celeriac Rice for a delightful and flavorful meal!