Squash And Veggie Couscous Food

STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).
• Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out the seeds and place the two halves on a baking tray.
• Bake for an hour until the flesh is soft.
• Heat up the oil in a pan and add the onion chopped finely.
• Fry for 2-3 minutes until it softens, then add the chopped courgette and red pepper, give them a good stir, add the vegetable stock and boil for 15 minutes.
• Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the butternut squash, leaving about 1 1/2 cm around the edges.
• You can add some of the flesh to the pan. I enjoyed the rest of it on its own, it's super delicious!
• Take the pan off the heat, add the couscous and place a lid on the pan.
• After 5 minutes, remove the lip the fluff the couscous up with a fork.
• Season with salt and pepper and mix in the tomato purée.
• Stuff the butternut squash halves with the couscous, sprinkle some grated cheese over, and bake in the oven for a further 5-10 minutes.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

ROASTED SQUASH & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190ºC/375°F/gas 5.
• Peel and chop the squash into large chunks, finely chop the chilli, then place into a roasting dish.
• Scatter over the cumin seeds and thyme sprigs, then toss together with 2 tablespoons of oil. Season with sea salt and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cooked and lightly golden, turning halfway.
• Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over enough boiling water to sit 1cm above the couscous. Cover the bowl and leave for 10 minutes.
• Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan.
• Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the lemon zest and juice, the roasted squash and 2 tablespoons of oil. Serve scattered with the pumpkin seeds.

SQUASH AND VEGGIE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the squash, carrot, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in seasonings. Fluff couscous with a fork; toss with vegetable mixture.,

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SQUASH

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.

VEGGIE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion, yellow squash, and zucchini and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cranberries and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover with a tight fitting lid, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Remove the cover and fluff with a fork. The couscous can be served hot or at room temperature.

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients. , Stir in couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

ROASTED VEG & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut peppers and squash into bite-size pieces (leave skin on the squash). Tip all the veg into a baking tray, add garlic, 2 tbsp oil and seasoning, then mix and roast for 20 mins. Add onion, cumin, harissa and almonds. Roast for another 20 mins, then cool.
• Put couscous into a large bowl, pour over the stock, cover, then set aside for 10 mins. Fluff up with a fork.
• In a bowl, mix zest, juice and remaining oil. Squeeze garlic pulp from skins into the bowl, mash well and fold in the mint. Pour over the veg, then toss with the couscous.

COUSCOUS WITH YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH

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.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add carrots, squash, and onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, prunes, cinnamon, salt, crushed red pepper, and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
• Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs, but use vegetable broth in place of the water called for on label.
• Stir cilantro into stew.
• Spoon stew over couscous to serve.

COUSCOUS-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down on baking sheet.
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Flip to face up and let cool slightly.
• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and cilantro. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; use paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture. Fold into couscous.
• Melt margarine in a skillet. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Mix onion into the couscous mixture. Stir in seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
• Stuff acorn squash halves with couscous mixture. Sprinkle feta cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

VEGAN ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Place squash, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft to the touch, about 30 minutes.
• While the squash is baking, bring water and bouillon to a boil over medium-high heat. Add couscous and garlic, cover, and lower to a simmer. Cook until water has been absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, leek, and bell pepper; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and mix to combine.
• Remove squash from the oven and stuff with the couscous-veggie mixture.