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Butternut squash couscous

Recipe Information

Description:
Butternut squash couscous is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 45 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Butternut Squash; Couscous
Category Vegetables; Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine American; African; Fusion
Cook Method Stove Top; Boiling; Roasting; Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous

  • 1 1/4 cup vegetable stock

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/4 cup cashews

  • 1 cup arugula

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand until all liquid is absorbed.

  • Place the squash and garlic cloves into a roasting pan and drizzle olive oil over them. Bake for 20 minutes.

  • Remove the pan from the oven and add cashews. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

  • Mix the couscous and arugula with the roasted squash mixture. Serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 155 cal

  • Total fat: 8g

  • Cholesterol: 2mg

  • Sodium: 126mg

  • Carbohydrate: 19g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 5g