This quick & easy Mediterranean-style hummus bowl really is one for the books! It uses wholewheat couscous as a base and is topped with tender pieces of fried ostrich. We’ve added creamy hummus, feta cheese, fresh tomato, crunchy cucumber, and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds. A guaranteed winner!
Hummus & Ostrich Bowl
Hummus & Ostrich Bowl
with herby tomato, Danish-style feta & pumpkin seeds
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- Couscous
- Cucumber
- Danish-style Feta
- Fresh Oregano
- Hummus
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Ostrich
- Ostrich Strips
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter
- Paper Towel
COOK THE Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 100ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
HERBY Tomatoes
In a small bowl, combine the diced Tomato, ½ the chopped oregano (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
GOLDEN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRY THE STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
BOWL IT UP
Plate up the Couscous. Serve with the seared ostrich strips, the cucumber half-moons, the herby tomato, the drained feta, and the hummus. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oregano. Great work, Chef!
COOK THE Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 200ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
HERBY Tomatoes
In a small bowl, combine the diced Tomato, ½ the chopped oregano (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
GOLDEN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRY THE STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
BOWL IT UP
Plate up the Couscous. Serve with the seared ostrich strips, the cucumber half-moons, the herby tomato, the drained feta, and the hummus. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oregano. Great work, Chef!
COOK THE Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 300ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
HERBY Tomatoes
In a small bowl, combine the diced Tomato, ½ the chopped oregano (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
GOLDEN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRY THE STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. In the final minute, return all the strips to the pan and baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
BOWL IT UP
Plate up the Couscous. Serve with the seared ostrich strips, the cucumber half-moons, the herby tomato, the drained feta, and the hummus. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oregano. Great work, Chef!
COOK THE Couscous
Boil the kettle. Place the Couscous in a bowl with 400ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
HERBY Tomatoes
In a small bowl, combine the diced Tomato, ½ the chopped oregano (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
GOLDEN SEEDS
Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
FRY THE STRIPS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. In the final minute, return all the strips to the pan and baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
BOWL IT UP
Plate up the Couscous. Serve with the seared ostrich strips, the cucumber half-moons, the herby tomato, the drained feta, and the hummus. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oregano. Great work, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Hummus & Ostrich Bowl?
The preparation time for Hummus & Ostrich Bowl with herby tomato, Danish-style feta & pumpkin seeds is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Hummus & Ostrich Bowl with herby tomato, Danish-style feta & pumpkin seeds?
The total time required to make Hummus & Ostrich Bowl with herby tomato, Danish-style feta & pumpkin seeds is between 25 and 40 minutes.
How many servings does Hummus & Ostrich Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Hummus & Ostrich Bowl?
Couscous, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Oregano, Hummus, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Strips, Pumpkin Seeds, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Hummus & Ostrich Bowl?
Calories: 721, Carbs: 68 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.9 grams, Sugar: 8.1 grams, Salt: 734 grams
How do I prepare Hummus & Ostrich Bowl?
BOWL IT UP: Plate up the couscous. Serve with the seared ostrich strips, the cucumber half-moons, the herby tomato, the drained feta, and the hummus. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oregano. Great work, Chef! HERBY TOMATOES: In a small bowl, combine the diced tomato, ½ the chopped oregano (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside. GOLDEN SEEDS: Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. COOK THE COUSCOUS: Boil the kettle. Place the couscous in a bowl with 200ml of boiling water. Stir through a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Cover and steam until rehydrated, 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork. FRY THE STRIPS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final minute, baste with the NOMU rub and a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Hummus & Ostrich Bowl?
Couscous, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Fresh Oregano, Hummus, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Strips, Pumpkin Seeds, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Hummus & Ostrich Bowl have?
721 calories
How much fat content does Hummus & Ostrich Bowl have?
grams