The pumpkin seed is the champion among seeds and nuts due to its high magnesium content. Among other benefits, this mineral is essential for healthy blood pressure.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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75 g
Sweet potato
½ sachet(s)
Middle Eastern spice mix
½ piece
Carrot
½ piece
Onion
50 g
Bulgur
(Contains Wheat May be present Soy)
0.17 sachet(s)
Ground cumin
10 g
Pumpkin seeds
(May be present Peanuts, Tree nuts, Sesame)
½ piece
Tomato
2.5 g
Fresh mint
(May be present Celery)
20 g
Arugula & lamb's lettuce
25 g
Fresh goat's cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 piece
Romano pepper
175 milliliters
Low sodium vegetable stock
½ teaspoon
Mustard
½ tablespoon
Balsamic vinegar
½ tablespoon
Olive oil
½ tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil
to taste
Black pepper
Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare the stock. Peel the sweet potato and dice it into 1cm cubes, then transfer to a large bowl along with half of the Middle Eastern-style spices. Drizzle with half of the olive oil and season with pepper, then toss well to coat. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the Romano pepper into strips and slice the carrot into 0.5cm thick crescents. Slice the onion into half rings. Transfer the vegetables to the same bowl and drizzle with the rest of the olive oil. Add the rest of the Middle Eastern-style spices and season with pepper, then toss well to coat.
Toss the sweet potato and then add the vegetables to the baking sheet (see Tip). Return to the oven for a further 20 - 25 minutes, tossing halfway. In a pot or saucepan, combine the bulgur with the cumin and toast for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring continuously. Pour in the stock and cover with the lid, then boil for 10 minutes over low heat. Drain and then fluff through the bulgur with a fork.
Tip: use a second baking sheet if necessary.
Heat a clean frying pan over high heat and toast the pumpkin seeds until they start to pop, then remove from the pan and set aside. Crumble the goat's cheese and set aside. Dice the tomato and finely chop the mint, then transfer both to a salad bowl. Add the lettuce and toss well to combine.
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and the mustard. Season to taste with pepper. Transfer the roasted vegetables, the dressing and the bulgur to the salad bowl and toss well to combine. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil as preferred and season to taste with pepper.
Serve the salad on plates and top with the goat's cheese. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds.
Did you know... bulgur is a type of wholegrain. Wholegrains are richer in fibre than refined grains and contain up to five times more vitamins and minerals (such as potassium, magnesium and iron, as well as vitamins B1 and B2).