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Whole-Wheat Couscous with Roasted Squash

Name: Whole-Wheat Couscous with Roasted Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: moroccan, mediterranean
Ingredients: 600 g butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 2cm cubes; 2 žlica olive oil; 1 žličica ground cumin; 0,5 žličica smoked paprika; 0,5 žličica salt; 0,25 žličica black pepper freshly ground; 200 g whole-wheat couscous; 240 ml vegetable broth hot; 3 žlica tahini; 2 žlica lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 žlica water; 1 češanj garlic minced; 0,25 šalica fresh parsley chopped

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.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 50 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje

Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati gluten, mlijeko i sezam. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.

Priprema

Sastojci

600 gbutternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2cm cubes
2 žlicaolive oil
1 žličicaground cumin
0,5 žličicasmoked paprika
0,5 žličicasalt
0,25 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
200 gwhole-wheat couscous
240 mlvegetable broth, hot

dressing

3 žlicatahini
2 žlicalemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 žlicawater
1 češanjgarlic, minced

garnish

0,25 šalicafresh parsley, chopped

Oprema

fork · oven · whisk · small bowl · baking sheet · large bowl

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Oko 5 min
2
In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Oko 3 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure all squash pieces are lightly coated for best flavor.
3
Spread the seasoned butternut squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 30 min
5
While the squash roasts, place the whole-wheat couscous in a heatproof bowl.
Oko 1 min
6
Pour the hot vegetable broth over the couscous, cover the bowl with a plate or lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: The steam will cook the couscous perfectly.
7
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 1 min
10
Drizzle the tahini dressing over the couscous and squash, then gently toss to combine.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Add dressing to taste, you may not need all of it.
11
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Oko 1 min

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out.