Best 9 Squash Stuffed With Curried Couscous And Raisins Recipes

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

CHICKEN WITH CURRY ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place squash and onion in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or just until squash is tender, stirring halfway., In a small saucepan, bring water and remaining oil to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, combine broth and 1/2 cup apricots; bring to a simmer. Add chicken, garbanzo beans, squash mixture and remaining salt and pepper; heat through, stirring gently. Serve with couscous; top with remaining apricots. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until tender. , In a small saucepan, bring apple juice to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Cut pulp into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Stir in the couscous, cranberries, walnuts and onion. Combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss gently. Spoon into squash shells. Serve immediately.

CURRIED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in the boiling water and pour over the couscous. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous, and mix well with a fork. Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Heat broiler and place oven rack about 8 inches from element. Coat flesh sides of acorns with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place flesh side down on large plate and microwave about 12-16 minutes.
• 2. Combine couscous, raisins and 1 teaspoons salt in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over couscous, add 1 T. Oil and stir to combine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit about 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and set aside.
• 3. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in 12-inch skillet. Add onion and cook til softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for thirty seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Off heat, stir in couscous, pine nuts and 1/2 Celsius Cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• 4. Transfer squash, cut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Mound couscous mixture into squash halves and pack down lightly with palm. Top with remaining cheese and broil until slightly borwned, about 4-5 minutes.

SQUASH STUFFED WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. 2. Add the couscous and raisins and saute for 1 minutes. add the brother and bing to a boil. Cover and turn off the heat and let teh couscous stand for 5 minutes. 3. Mix in chickpeas parsley. 4. Mound the stuffing into the squash halves and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. 5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the squash is tender.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brush each squash half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-sides down. Use a sharp knife to cut off a small section of the rounded squash, so it will sit flat when turned upside-down.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine garbanzo beans, orange juice, cinnamon, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the beans for 10 minutes while the mixture slowly comes to a boil. Remove from the heat, stir in couscous, and cover with a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and stir cranberries, pistachio nuts, carrots, and butter into the couscous.
• Remove squash from the oven. Turn over and stuff with couscous mixture, firmly pushing it into each open cavity. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.

COUSCOUS STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut each squash piece lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 15 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Stir in spices; cook 1 min. Add broth and beans; stir. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
• Turn squash over; fill with couscous mixture. Microwave 2 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with trail mix.

SQUASH WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add squash and tomato paste; cook 3 minutes more.
• Stir in broth and zest; simmer until squash is tender and sauce is thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Put couscous and raisins in a glass bowl; pour in boiling water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with a fork. Serve couscous with squash and sauce.