SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW WITH COUSCOUS

Spiced Butternut Squash Stew with Couscous image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

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.

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TUM HAM

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I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of butternut squash and spices sounds a bit strange.

Yolanda Yakie

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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.

blessing owhiri

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I can't wait to try this stew! It looks so delicious.

Mdrahat Mdrahat

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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day.

Sumaya Mukhtar

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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.

Whyatt De Castro

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This stew is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a very affordable dish to make.

Mandisa Mulaudzi

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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of butternut squash and spices.

Melanie Frost

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This stew was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The butternut squash was perfectly tender and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.

Tinashe Ray Mwanyisa

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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this stew changed my mind! The spices really brought out the flavor of the squash, and the couscous was a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.

Abdu Rahman

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This butternut squash stew was a hit at my dinner party last night! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the couscous was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.

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