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Ingredients

Method

  • STEP 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and put a large saucepan of water on to boil. Boil the quinces for 20-25 mins until almost tender when poked with a knife. Drain well, then leave sitting in the colander to steam- dry. Repeat with the parsnips, but only boil for 3-4 mins before draining.

  • STEP 2

    Mix 2 tbsp of the oil, half the cumin seeds, the turmeric, 1 tbsp ginger syrup and some seasoning in a big roasting tin. Toss in the steam-dried parsnips and quinces, then roast for 25 mins until golden, caramelising and tender. Tip the almonds onto a baking tray and toast for 5 mins in the oven after the veg comes out.

  • STEP 3

    Meanwhile, cook the couscous following pack instructions, with 2 pinches turmeric in the water, then drain well. Slowly cook the onions in the remaining 2 tbsp oil with remaining cumin seeds until really soft, golden and beginning to caramelise.

  • STEP 4

    Whisk the remaining 3 tbsp ginger syrup with the chopped ginger, chopped preserved lemons, lemon juice and plenty of seasoning. Tip the couscous, roasted vegetables, caramelised onions and chopped parsley onto a serving platter or into a big bowl. Roughly chop the toasted almonds a few times, then add them too, before drizzling over the lemon dressing. Toss everything together well and serve. Any leftovers will taste great the next day.

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