SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH COUSCOUS

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Spiced Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous image

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.

md sirajul isolam
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Filteman Kenya
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I love that this stew is so easy to make. It's a great recipe for beginner cooks.


Atlegang Raps
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


NANTEZA ZURAIKAH
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I made this stew in my Instant Pot and it was done in no time. It's a great weeknight meal.


Duncan Okinyi
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This stew is a great vegetarian meal. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Sajana Shrestha
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I served this stew with a side of crusty bread. It was the perfect way to sop up all the delicious broth.


Justice Etalor
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This stew is a bit spicy, but it's not too much. It's just the right amount of heat.


Karlo Valentak
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I love the combination of spices in this stew. The cumin and coriander really give it a unique flavor.


richard ramba
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great freezer meal.


Ramm Dubai
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I wasn't sure about the couscous, but it was actually the perfect accompaniment to this stew. It soaked up all the delicious broth.


Shan Jaan
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I added some extra vegetables to this stew, like carrots and celery. It made it even more hearty and delicious.


Nijamul Hasan Nazmul
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to make and I loved that I could just set it and forget it.


M Sheraz
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This is the perfect fall stew. It's hearty and comforting, and the spices really warm you up.


Sibusiso Sekhwela
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but this stew changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Melissa Testino
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Musinguzi Denis
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the butternut squash was cooked to perfection.