Butternut-Squash Couscous

Name: Butternut-Squash Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters sliced almonds; 907 grams butternut squash (about , peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch dice; 237 milliliters canned diced tomatoes with their juice (from one 15-ounce can); 0 teaspoons cayenne; 710 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 0 teaspoons cinnamon; 355 milliliters couscous; 177 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0 teaspoons grated nutmeg; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 59 milliliters raisins; 1 teaspoons salt; 355 milliliters water

Butternut-Squash Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 543 calories, 15g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. A mixture of almonds, nutmeg, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

In a small frying pan toast the almonds over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or, toast them in a 350 oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

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In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Add the garlic, cayenne, nutmeg, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, squash, raisins, broth, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chickpeas and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the parsley.

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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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Serve the stew over the couscous and top with the toasted almonds.

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Wine Recommendation: For the best effect, look for a soft, fruity red wine to contrast with the spicy flavors of the couscous. The plummy flavor and supple texture of a rich California merlot will make a terrific match.

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