Whole-Wheat Couscous with Roasted Squash
This hearty vegan dish features tender roasted butternut squash paired with fluffy whole-wheat couscous. A simple lemon-tahini dressing brings all the flavors together for a satisfying meal. It's perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Оригинална рецепта от Forkin
- Общо време
- 50 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Трудност
- Средна
Информация за алергени: може да съдържа глутен, мляко и сусам. Ако имате алергия, винаги проверявайте опаковките на съставките.
Подготовка
Съставки
Съставки
- 600 gbutternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2cm cubes
- 2 с.л.olive oil
- 1 ч.л.ground cumin
- 0,5 ч.л.smoked paprika
- 0,5 ч.л.salt
- 0,25 ч.л.black pepper, freshly ground
- 200 gwhole-wheat couscous
- 240 mlvegetable broth, hot
dressing
- 3 с.л.tahini
- 2 с.л.lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 с.л.water
- 1 скилидкаgarlic, minced
garnish
- 0,25 чашаfresh parsley, chopped
Оборудване
fork · oven · whisk · small bowl · baking sheet · large bowl
Начин на приготвяне
Стъпка по стъпка
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Около 5 мин
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Около 3 мин
Бележка на готвача: Ensure all squash pieces are lightly coated for best flavor.
- 3
Spread the seasoned butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to allow the squash to roast instead of steam.
- 4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Около 30 мин
- 5
While the squash roasts, place the whole-wheat couscous in a heatproof bowl.
Около 1 мин
- 6
Pour the hot vegetable broth over the couscous, cover the bowl with a plate or lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Около 5 мин
Бележка на готвача: The steam will cook the couscous perfectly.
- 7
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: This separates the grains and prevents them from clumping.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, and garlic until smooth and creamy.
Около 2 мин
Бележка на готвача: Add a little more water if the dressing is too thick.
- 9
Combine the fluffed couscous and roasted butternut squash in a large serving bowl.
Около 1 мин
- 10
Drizzle the tahini dressing over the couscous and squash, then gently toss to combine.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Add dressing to taste, you may not need all of it.
- 11
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Около 1 мин
Съхранете го добре
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.