A vibrant feast for the eyes, you see a heaping spoonful of fluffy couscous flecked with fresh herbs occupying one quarter of the bowl. The adjacent quarter is a rich, earthy mélange of roasted butternut squash and black beans. To complete the circle, a verdant salad of crisp spinach leaves, jewel-like pomegranate seeds and snowy feta is nestled in the remaining space, topped with a liberal drizzle of bright green avocado dressing.

Mediterranean Harvest Fiesta Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Harvest Fiesta Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Whole grain couscous, 1 cup cooked; Fresh pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup; Butternut squash, 1 cup cubed and roasted; Black beans, 1/2 cup cooked or canned; Baby spinach, 2 cups washed and dried; Feta cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled; Avocado, 1 ripe; Fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons finely chopped; Lime, 1 juiced; Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 19, 2025

This unique recipe seamlessly blends Mediterranean wellness with the zest of Mexican cuisine. The key ingredients, whole grain couscous, pomegranate seeds, roasted butternut squash and black beans bring a harmonious marriage of both culinary heritages onto your dinner plate.

Ingredients (for 2)

Whole grain couscous - 1 cup - cooked
Fresh pomegranate seeds - 1/2 cup
Butternut squash - 1 cup - cubed and roasted
Black beans - 1/2 cup - cooked or canned
Baby spinach - 2 cups - washed and dried
Feta cheese - 1/4 cup - crumbled
Avocado - 1 - ripe
Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons - finely chopped
Lime - 1 - juiced
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌾🔥🍚

Start by cooking the whole grain couscous according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.
Step 2 - 🥑🌿🌪

In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, fresh cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Keep blending until you have a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 3 - 🥣🍠🌱

In a large salad bowl, add the roasted butternut squash, cooked black beans, fresh baby spinach, cooked couscous and half portion of fresh pomegranate seeds. Mix all the ingredients together.
Step 4 - 🥑🥗🥄

Pour the prepared avocado dressing over the salad. Gently toss it until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 5 - 🥣🧀🍽

Place the salad into serving bowls. Garnish it with the remaining pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese. For the best taste, serve the salad immediately.

Additional

The highlight of this dish is the combination of textures and flavors. The pomegranate seeds pop with every bite, offering a sweet burst against the creaminess of the avocado dressing and the saltiness of the feta cheese. This recipe can be made vegan by substitifying the feta with a plant-based cheese or opting to leave it out. Get the kids involved by letting them arrange the salad ingredients and drizzling the dressing on top!