Couscous and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Harissa Drizzle

Couscous and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Harissa Drizzle is a delicious and healthy Armenian dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of couscous, vegetables, and spices that are stuffed inside a pumpkin and baked to perfection. The dish is then drizzled with a spicy harissa sauce that adds a burst of flavor to the dish.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1 medium-sized pumpkin
- 1 cup of couscous
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Harissa sauce for drizzling

To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Rub the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
While the pumpkin is baking, cook the couscous according to the package instructions. In a separate pan, sauté the onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot in olive oil until they are tender. Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the vegetables and stir to combine.
Once the couscous and vegetables are cooked, mix them together in a bowl. Stuff the mixture into the pumpkin and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
To make the harissa sauce, mix together harissa paste and olive oil in a small bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the stuffed pumpkin before serving.
This Couscous and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Harissa Drizzle is a perfect combination of flavors and textures. The pumpkin adds a sweet and nutty flavor to the dish, while the couscous and vegetables provide a savory and hearty taste. The harissa sauce adds a spicy kick that ties everything together.
This dish is perfect for a vegetarian dinner or as a side dish for a holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables or spices. Try this dish today and impress your guests with its unique and delicious flavor.
Type of dish: Vegetarian main course
Main ingredients: Couscous, pumpkin, vegetables