Spicy Cod over Pumpkin Infused Cous Cous
The other day at the pumpkin patch I got a little New Zealand winter squash not really sure what to do with it :-) I cut it in half and baked it. I wanted fish that night and found a nice spicy cod recipe on Jamie Oliver's recipe app (since I am launching my own I figured I have to test drive some!) I had some Israeli cous cous on hand so I figured why not add the pumpkin to it. It was super easy to prepare lovely flavor and packed with beta carotene, folate, vitamin C and iron.
Spicy Cod over Pumpkin Infused Cous Cous
Inspired by Jamie Oliver :-)
Ingredients:
- half a roasted Zealand Winter Squash - I roasted with a little olive oil, salt and pepper at 350 for 45 minutes or until soft
- 1/2 a red onion chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 3 chopped tomatoes
- 2 pieces of cod
- 2 chili peppers
- 1/2 a cup of finely chopped parsley
- a pinch of smoked paprika
- one pack of cous cous
Method:
- saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes
- add the tomatoes and reduce down to a sauce
- add the cod, chili, parsley and paprika and cover poach for about 10 minutes until soft
- meanwhile cook the cous cous the Israeli one or pearl cous cous needs to be boiled for about 8-10 minutes, while its boiling add the pumpkin then allow it to sit for a few minutes
- serve the fish and sauce over the cous cous and enjoy
finally the super sweet and talented Alisha from The Ardent Epicure gave me the lovely blog award, thanks so much, its always lovely to get awards from other bloggers and its a privilege to be part of the community
This is a beautiful recipe! I Love Jamie Oliver and so the fact that one of his recipes - inspired this one - says it all!
ReplyDeleteSpicy Cod is wonderful too and a great pairing w/the fresh pumpkin!
Not sure what I'll make this year when we carve?! Maybe this!!!!
I might have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteI'm soooooooooo sorry. I wanted to call you today but we got in late (had to stop by the State Fair) and just had an evening event and finally sitting down. Since you're not too far, we'll have to do a meet up soon!
What a great contrast of colors and flavors!
ReplyDeleteThat cod looks delicious and I just adore the Israeli cous cous! Great post:) I am looking forward to making Butterrnit Squash Lasagna - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty and I am sure it tastes delicious! A great "Fall" dish!
ReplyDeletewhat a comfort food that you have here!
ReplyDeleteJamie has lots of fun recipes and yet simple. This is such a comforting dish for the season. Hey, Halloween is coming soon! Is Jasmine joining the others for the T&T? ^_^ Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteKristy
Wow, you scored big points on this post.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding dish ♥
Love cous cous in any form, and this is a must try.
ReplyDeleteIt looks liek a lovely comforting dish. Love JO.:)
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the wild and wacky world of winter squash! this sounds like such a tasty recipe. Delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love how you are having fun with pumpkin this fall! This dish sounds spicy and aromatic. Plus, it's very pretty and colorful.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a super tasty meal! I have not heard of NZ squash but I am sure it may be substituted with other squashes. The spicy cod sounds really good too.
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love the spicy cod, :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing!! Wonderful fall recipe.
ReplyDeleteI love the cous cous! Great fall dish!
ReplyDeleteI am so inpired. My husband loves cod and I really am looking for a new way to serve it.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe not only looks good but I'm sure it must be tasty.
Rebecca, I love the couscous infused with pumpkin. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSounds so delicious with that pretty color. Never heard of NZ winter squash before must look around at Market place here :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious! I love all the ingredients and this is a must try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow Rebecca, what a lovely dish...absolutely love the idea of pumpkin infused couscous...look so pretty as well :-)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful recipe love cous cous and is full of vitamins :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Gera
Very nice recipe, and so healthy. I love winter squash.
ReplyDeleteA new recipe app?? Sounds exciting!! And the pic looks delish!
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A great way to infuse the couscous Rebecca. Couscous is so easy to use and delicious at the same time. I use it all of the time.
ReplyDeleteSam
Great idea for cous cous. Never thought of pumpkin before paired with a spicy meat. You are genius!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments lately. They are much appreciate, my friend.
This looks good Rebeccah! I'm a big Jamie Oliver fan as well and I've been craving fish a lot lately so this is hitting the perfect spot for me.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Cod is so popular over here. The traditional way is covered in olive oil with chickpeas and onions on top. I plan to make some pumpkin burritos soon. Last year I did a pumpkin cream sauce to use for cheese ravioli. I really wanted pumpkin ravioli, but in the essence of time went with a pumpkin sauce instead.
ReplyDeleteDesign wine and dine hope you try it :-)
ReplyDeleteBelinda no worries I will come to Durham one day
Barbara bakes thanks so much
Stephanie wow lasagna sounds lovely
Carrie thanks
Sonia so true :-)
Kristy Um I guess she will I didn't celebrate it as a kid, your right Jamie rocks
Ana thanks so much I am touched
Sanjeeta enjoy
Zurin thanks
Joanne he ehe thanks for the welcome
Kim thanks yep enjoying the pumpkin my first time making it
Biren cool just read your about page
Peanutts thanks
Betty Ray thanks
Maria aw thanks
Rita hope your hubby likes it
Nirmala thanks
Anncoo hope you find some
Pam enjoy
Juliana aw thanks kind of u
Gera smiles
jUdy me too
the food hound thats great - email anytime
Sam love it as well
Bridgett my pleasure you a lovely person and great cook hugs
Julie hope you try it
Melinda oh wow burrito great idea
Wonderful flavors in this dish! Love the combo of the spicy fish with the pumpkin. It's nice to see other ideas for pumpkin than the usual.
ReplyDeletewow~ sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the squash recipes I'm seeing lately. Especially since my csa has lots of squash in it. This looks like a terrific recipe. Love the use of cod with the pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteLooks very healthy and yum..
ReplyDeleteI have tons of pumpkin in my freezer - thanks for the idea! Looks delicious. Robyn xxx
ReplyDeleteThat looks really, really GOOD. And relatively healthy and perfect for the cooler autumn weather.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would have thought on this combination on my own. Thanks for the recipe.
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Karen thanks so much I agree he he
ReplyDeletemr pineapple thanks
Mother Rimmy nice seasonal csa fun
Sushma smiles
Koek oh enjoy my friend
Indie.Tea thanks so much kind of you
plan B my pleasure