Ingredients

  • Buckwheat 100g
  • Whole butternut 1 (900g)
  • Harissa paste 1 tbsp
  • Pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Sea Salt 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Parsley A handful
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Mint A handful
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Basil A handful
  • Spring onions 3
  • Lemon 1
  • Flaked almonds 100g
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Pomegranate Jewels 175g

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 750
  • Fat 51.7g
  • Saturates 5.3g
  • Protein 18.1g
  • Carbs 65.3g
  • Sugars 12.8g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Buckwheat and roasted butternut tabbouleh

Middle Eastern 30 Mins Prep · 45 Mins Cook


  1. Soak the buckwheat in a bowl of water overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
  3. Cut the butternut in half and slice each half in 2cm-thick half rounds.
  4. Toss the butternut slices, harissa and 1 tbsp of pomegranate molasses and 4 tbsp of oil in a bowl and season with half the salt. Place on a baking tray and roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender and caramelised.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil over a high heat.
  6. Drain the buckwheat and add to the boiling water along with the rest of the salt. Cook for approx. 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
  7. Roughly chop the herbs. Finely slice the spring onions. Juice the lemon.
  8. Transfer the buckwheat to a large bowl along with the almonds, pomegranate seeds, herbs, spring onions, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice and the rest of the pomegranate molasses. Season and toss to combine.
  9. Place on a serving platter and top with the roasted butternut and serve.