Best 7 Butternut Squash Stuffed With Couscous Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize. We present you with a tantalizing dish that combines the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the fluffy goodness of couscous. This stuffed squash extravaganza is a symphony of flavors, offering a delightful balance of savory and sweet.

Our recipe collection features a treasure trove of variations, each adding a unique twist to this classic dish. From the aromatic blend of Mediterranean spices to the tangy zest of citrus, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Dive into the culinary embrace of butternut squash stuffed with couscous, and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure.

1. **Classic Butternut Squash Stuffed with Couscous**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this classic recipe that showcases the harmonious union of butternut squash and couscous. A savory filling featuring aromatic herbs, sautéed vegetables, and succulent chicken or roasted nuts makes this dish a crowd-pleaser.

2. **Mediterranean Butternut Squash Stuffed with Couscous**: Transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean with this flavorful rendition. A vibrant filling infused with sun-kissed tomatoes, briny olives, and fragrant herbs transforms the butternut squash into a culinary masterpiece.

3. **Moroccan Butternut Squash Stuffed with Couscous**: Embark on a journey to the vibrant souks of Morocco with this exotic recipe. A tantalizing blend of fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika fills the squash, creating a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses.

4. **Vegetarian Butternut Squash Stuffed with Couscous**: Delight in the vibrant flavors of this meatless marvel. A hearty filling featuring roasted vegetables, earthy lentils, and aromatic herbs makes this dish a wholesome and satisfying vegetarian delight.

5. **Vegan Butternut Squash Stuffed with Couscous**: Experience the culinary artistry of this plant-based wonder. A delectable filling featuring roasted vegetables, protein-rich legumes, and tangy citrus zest caters to vegan preferences while delivering a burst of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD



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Stuffed Butternut Squash halves with a simple curried couscous salad. The couscous salad is loaded with sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and tons of herbs. This is perfect to serve as a side or even as a main course!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Comfort Foods

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-3 small butternut squashes
1 tablespoon oil
2-3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and pepper
1 cup pearl (israeli) couscous
4 teaspoons mild curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • butternut squash: Position a rack near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425ºF. Halve the squashes, and remove the seeds. Arrange the butternut squash on a baking sheet, cut side facing up and drizzle them with the oil. Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. Roast the squash for 48-52 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from the oven and let cool for several minutes before stuffing.
  • curried couscous: While the butternut squash is roasting cook the couscous according to package directions. Place the couscous in a bowl to cool to room temperature. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the olive oil, honey, curry powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper whisk or shake to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the couscous and stir to combine. Add the scallions, parsley, pecans, and cranberries. Taste and adjust seasonings or curry powder to taste.
  • assemble: Scoop out some of the squash if you find its too much per serving. Reserved squash can be used for other meals. Top butternut boats with prepared couscous salad. I find these taste best served at room temperature.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous as the label directs. Meanwhile, cook 1 small chopped onion, 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, 1 cup cubed butternut squash, 3 chopped dates and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a skillet with olive oil until just tender, 6 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook 4 minutes. Stir in the couscous, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper.

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Stuffed Butternut Squash with Couscous and Vegetables, a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish inspired by the colours of Fall. A great dish for your Thanksgiving of Christmas dinner, but also fantastic all year around. It might be simple, but it's packed full of flavours, and can be enjoyed either as a side or a meal on its own.

Provided by Daniela Apostol

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium butternut squash
1 onion
1/2 courgette ((zucchini))
1 red pepper
2 cups vegetable stock ((500 ml))
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup wholemeal couscous ((120 g))
1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the seeds and place the two halves on a baking tray.
  • Bake for an hour until the flesh is soft.
  • Heat up the oil in a pan and add the onion chopped finely.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes until it softens, then add the chopped courgette and red pepper, give them a good stir, add the vegetable stock and boil for 15 minutes.
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the butternut squash, leaving about 1 1/2 cm around the edges.
  • You can add some of the flesh to the pan. I enjoyed the rest of it on its own, it's super delicious!
  • Take the pan off the heat, add the couscous and place a lid on the pan.
  • After 5 minutes, remove the lip the fluff the couscous up with a fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper and mix in the tomato purée.
  • Stuff the butternut squash halves with the couscous, sprinkle some grated cheese over, and bake in the oven for a further 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 1641 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded
1 small sweet potato
2 parsnips, peeled
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 lemon, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup water
1 cup cooked couscous
1/4 cup minced sage
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the butternut squash, cut sides down, on a cookie sheet. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes, along with sweet potato. Scoop the pulp from both the squash and sweet potato. Set aside, reserving the squash shells.
  • Combine the parsnips and broth in a small saucepan. Simmer gently over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine the sliced lemon, thyme and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the water is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Combine the squash and sweet potato flesh, parsnip and broth mixture and lemon puree in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the couscous and sage. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Fill the butternut squash shell with the couscous mixture. Cover with foil and bake until warmed through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 421 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
6 canned plum tomatoes, crushed
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned
1-inch strip lemon zest
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 cups chopped spinach (about 5 ounces)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium canned
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • 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.

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH QUINOA



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A filling vegetarian supper of roasted squash with a healthy pepper, pine nut and olive-flecked quinoa stuffing

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 2 with filling leftover

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium butternut squash
olive oil, for roasting
pinch dried oregano
150g ready-to-eat quinoa (we used Merchant Gourmet Red and White Quinoa)
100g feta cheese
50g toasted pine nut
1 small carrot, grated (around 50g)
small bunch chives, snipped
juice half lemon
1 red pepper, chopped
50g pitted black olive
2 spring onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Halve the butternut squash, scoop out the seeds and score the flesh with a sharp knife.
  • Arrange the two halves on a baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil, season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, sprinkle with dried oregano and cook for 40 minutes. Take out the oven, add the chopped peppers to the tray alongside the squash and cook for a further 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile mix the rest of the ingredients. Take the tray out of the oven and carefully transfer the peppers to the stuffing mix. Stir together and spoon the filling onto the butternut squash. Return to the oven for 10 mins. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 38.7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22.6 grams sugar, Fiber 12.2 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

SAUSAGE-STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Sausage, bread crumbs, and cheese make this stuffed butternut squash out of this world!

Provided by SPEARL20

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 pound) butternut squash, halved and seeded
8 ounces bulk pork sausage
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup soft bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash halves in a shallow pan and cover with water.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool partially, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; do not drain fat. Add onion and garlic to sausage and cook and stir over medium-high heat until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove flesh from squash, leaving 1/3-inch flesh in the shell to keep it sturdy. Mix squash flesh, sausage mixture, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, and cayenne together in a bowl. Stuff squash shells with mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 648.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for one that is firm, heavy for its size, and has a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Cook the squash properly: Butternut squash can be roasted, baked, or microwaved. Be sure to cook it until it is tender but not mushy.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to stuff a butternut squash. Get creative and try different combinations of ingredients.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash stuffed with couscous is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and couscous, and it is also a healthy and satisfying meal. With a little creativity, you can create a butternut squash stuffed with couscous that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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