Butternut Squash With Cumin Couscous Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash With Cumin Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash (2 pounds); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup canned diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup dark or golden raisins; 1 32-ounce container vegetable broth; 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/3 cup dark or golden raisins
1 32-ounce container vegetable broth
1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup (1 ounce) almonds, chopped

1
Halve and peel the squash. Remove the seeds and cut the squash into 1-inch chunks.
2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the squash, tomatoes, raisins, broth, chickpeas, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until the squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water and the remaining cumin and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Divide the couscous among individual bowls and ladle the squash over the top. Sprinkle with the parsley and almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 butternut squash (2 pounds), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash With Cumin Couscous falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butternut Squash With Cumin Couscous

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