Spiced Butternut Squash Stew With Couscous

Serves: 2

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

53

Sweetness

39

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 medium

Onion (chopped)

3 cloves

Garlic (smashed)

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 cup

Couscous

Directions:

1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat

2

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes

3

Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spices and cook until the cinnamon stick unfurls and the tomatoes are cooked down, about 3 minutes

4

Add the squash, chickpeas, broth, lemon zest, and raisins and bring to a simmer

5

Cook, partially covered, until the squash is fork tender, about 25 minutes

6

Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes

7

Add the lemon juice and season, to taste

8

Meanwhile, make the couscous

9

Bring the broth to a boil with the salt and pepper in a small saucepan

10

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

11

Fluff the couscous with a fork and mound it in 4 soup bowls

12

Spoon some butternut squash stew over each portion, top with almonds, and serve