Spiced Butternut Squash Stew W/ Couscous
Spiced Butternut Squash Stew W/ Couscous is a dairy free and vegetarian main course. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 604 calories, 19g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, couscous, ground coriander, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the couscous you could follow this main course with the Couscous Mango Mousse as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 55 minutes. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe.
Instructions
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spices and cook until the cinnamon stick unfurls and the tomatoes are cooked down, about 3 minutes.
Add the squash, chickpeas, broth, lemon zest, and raisins and bring to a simmer.Cook, partially covered, until the squash is fork tender, about 25 minutes.Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and season, to taste.Meanwhile, make the couscous.Bring the broth to a boil with the salt and pepper in a small saucepan.Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the water has been absorbed and the couscous is plump, about 5 minutes.Fluff the couscous with a fork and mound it in 4 soup bowls.Spoon some butternut squash stew over each portion, top with almonds, and serve.