Winter Vegetable Stew over Couscous Recipe

Name: Winter Vegetable Stew over Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 ½ cups water, divided; 4 cups vertically sliced onions; 3 cups cubed peeled turnips (1-inch cubes); 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white part only); 1 ½ cups sliced carrots (1/2-inch thick slices); 1 bay leaf; 4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch cubes); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 dash saffron; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 6 cups chopped swiss chard; ½ cup chopped cilantro; 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cups uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups crumbled goat cheese or 1 ½ cups feta cheese

Servings: persons

11 ½ cups water, divided
4 cups vertically sliced onions
3 cups cubed peeled turnips (1-inch cubes)
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white part only)
1 ½ cups sliced carrots (1/2-inch thick slices)
1 bay leaf
4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash saffron
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups chopped swiss chard
½ cup chopped cilantro
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups crumbled goat cheese or 1 ½ cups feta cheese

1
Add 10 cups water, onion, and the next 4 ingredients to a large soup pot; bring to a boil.
2
Cover, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
3
Remove 2 cups cooking liquid and set aside.
4
Add in squash and the next 6 ingredients; simmer 25 minutes or until squash is tender.
5
Stir in the chard, cilantro, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until chard is wilted.
6
Stir in juice; discard bay leaf.
7
Add couscous to a large bowl.
8
Combine reserved cooking liquid and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
9
Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and oil; stir.
10
Pour oil mixture over couscous; stir well.
11
Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
12
Serve vegetable mixture over couscous.
13
Top with crumbled cheese.

2203

kcal

Calories

207

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 ½ cups water, divided, 4 cups vertically sliced onions, 3 cups cubed peeled turnips (1-inch cubes), 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white part only), and more.

Yes, Winter Vegetable Stew over Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Winter Vegetable Stew over Couscous

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