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

Shahzaib Burfat
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious and I love butternut squash.


Joel Kisakye
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party. It's hearty and flavorful, and it looks beautiful on the table.


Nicola Booker
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook butternut squash and this recipe is a keeper. It's easy, delicious, and healthy.


Shzaib Rangraz
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and the flavorful stuffing.


Ahtasham Ahmad
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked me for the recipe.


Dexter Lewis
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Elizabeth Isaac
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The sweetness of the squash, the savory stuffing, and the tangy sauce all come together perfectly.


WIZZ NIEL
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I had some leftover from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Charles Dunlap
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The stuffing was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Bayjid Babu
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This butternut squash recipe was a hit! The couscous stuffing was flavorful and complemented the sweetness of the squash perfectly. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it.