Best 10 Squash With Couscous Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Squash with Couscous, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish showcases the vibrant colors and textures of autumn, featuring tender butternut squash roasted to perfection and fluffy couscous cooked in a flavorful broth. Experience a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and earthy notes in every bite. But that's just the beginning of our culinary adventure.

Our collection of recipes takes you on a global exploration of squash and couscous. From the vibrant flavors of Moroccan Squash and Couscous to the hearty goodness of Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. Whether you crave a comforting one-pot meal like our Butternut Squash and Chickpea Tagine or a refreshing summer salad like our Grilled Zucchini and Squash with Couscous, we have something to delight every palate.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS WITH YELLOW SQUASH



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3/4 cup diced yellow squash cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1 cup precooked couscous
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, squash, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until wilted, but do not brown.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes. Add the coriander and blend well with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SQUASH



Israeli Couscous with Squash image

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.

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

COUSCOUS & SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This acorn squash with couscous is just the right size. -Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 fully cooked spinach and feta chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), sliced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
Crumbled feta cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper; place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned., Add stock; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until stock is absorbed. Spoon over squash. If desired, top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

COUSCOUS WITH YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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Make and share this Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup summer squash, diced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or Italian parsley)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid.
  • Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, until onions are softened. Stir in the squash.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add the couscous and blend well. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro (or parsley) and blend well with a fork.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1, Protein 7.5

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell. Even kids will like this flavorful and filling dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium acorn squash
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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.

Nutrition Facts :

COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEETS



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Lovely vegetable dish that's great as the main course or as a side.

Provided by Kennedy Bryce Buhler

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 medium beets, peeled and cubed
½ medium sweet onion, sliced
½ cup chopped raw almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ½ cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 cup couscous
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine butternut squash, beets, onion, and almonds in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well combined. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; mix to combine. Spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Combine roasted vegetables, couscous, feta cheese, cranberries, and parsley in a bowl; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.6 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 663.1 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PRESERVED LEMON



Israeli Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash and Preserved Lemon image

Categories     Citrus     Nut     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Wedding     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Dinner     Lemon     Raisin     Pine Nut     Squash     Butternut Squash     Healthy     Couscous     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 preserved lemon
1 1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled and seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 3/4 cups Israeli couscous or acini di pepe (tiny peppercorn-shaped pasta), about 1 pound
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Halve lemons and scoop out flesh, keeping both flesh and peel. Cut enough peel into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/4 cup. Put lemon flesh in a sieve set over a bowl and press with back of a spoon to extract juice.
  • Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and salt to taste in a large shallow baking pan and spread in 1 layer. Roast in upper third of oven 15 minutes, or until squash is just tender, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to turn golden. Add to squash.
  • Cook couscous with cinnamon stick in a large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes, or until just tender, and drain in a colander (do not rinse). Add couscous to vegetables and toss with 2 tablespoon oil to coat.
  • Add lemon peel and juice, parsley, nuts, raisins, ground cinnamon, and salt to taste. Toss to mix well.
  • To adapt this recipe to serve 50:
  • 4 to 5 preserved lemons
  • 5 lb. butternut squash, peeled and seeded
  • 3/4 to 1 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped onion
  • 7 cups Israeli couscous or acini di pepe (tiny peppercorn-shaped pasta), about 3 lb.
  • 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 cups pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 cups golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Halve lemons and scoop out flesh, keeping both flesh and peel. Cut enough peel into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1 cup. Put lemon flesh in a sieve set over a bowl and press with back of a spoon to extract juice.
  • Cut enough squash into 1/4-inch dice to measure about 12 cups and toss with 1/3 cup oil and salt to taste. Roast in single layers in batches in your largest shallow baking pan in upper third of oven 15 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Cook 1/2 of onion in 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to turn golden. Add to squash. Repeat with remaining onion and more oil.
  • Cook couscous with cinnamon sticks in an 8-qt. pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes, or until just tender, and drain in a colander (do not rinse). Toss couscous with 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add squash, onion, lemon peel and juice, and remaining ingredients. Season with salt (you'll need a lot) and toss to mix well.

SQUASH WITH COUSCOUS



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Raisin-accented couscous is the perfect accompaniment for this saucy squash, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cumin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, (about 1 cup), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger and ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound (about 2 cups) butternut squash, peeled and seeded, flesh quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
3/4 cup couscous
1/3 cup golden raisins

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. Butternut squash, acorn squash, and kabocha squash are all good choices for this recipe. Look for squash that is heavy for its size and has no blemishes.
  • Roast the squash until it is tender. This will help to bring out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the squash in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will help to add flavor and depth to the dish. Some good spices to use include cumin, coriander, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions. This will usually involve boiling the couscous in water or broth.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the couscous light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

This squash with couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The roasted squash is sweet and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. The spices add a nice touch of flavor, and the dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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